This event is in the past.It took place on December 5, 2025 at Bowes Art & Architecture Library.




Lavinia's Wondrous Portraits: The Making of a Children's Book
Stanford
Discover how portraits tell stories through the eyes of Lavinia Fontana, Europe's first professional woman painter. This artist's book exhibition combines collage, acrylic, and cyanotype to make art history magical for young minds.
Children's book art
Women in art history
Mixed media exhibition
Academic library event
Tips
🎉opening reception October 16, 4-6pm
📞non-Stanford visitors call 650-723-3408 for building entry
Lavinia's Wondrous Portraits: The Making of a Children's Book




Discover how portraits tell stories through the eyes of Lavinia Fontana, Europe's first professional woman painter. This artist's book exhibition combines collage, acrylic, and cyanotype to make art history magical for young minds.
Children's book art
Women in art history
Mixed media exhibition
Academic library event
Tips
🎉opening reception October 16, 4-6pm
📞non-Stanford visitors call 650-723-3408 for building entry
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