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Concealed Lives: Pregnancy in Portraiture

This chapter examines the historical avoidance of pregnancy representation in art, particularly how portraiture often excluded or concealed pregnant women. It highlights the societal norms that influenced artistic choices, illustrated through specific examples and a significant exhibition shedding light on this overlooked aspect of art history.

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