Marie Guillemine Laville Leroulx

Marie Guillemine Laville Leroulx was a French painter active during the late 18th century, known for her significant contributions to the art world in a time of social upheaval. Her most notable work, the 'Ritratto di Donna Nera', is celebrated for being one of the earliest representations of a Black woman in art, challenging the norms of her time by addressing themes of identity, discrimination, and female liberation.