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The Roll Call's Success
- Elizabeth Thompson's painting, The Roll Call, shocked the male-dominated art world in 1874.
- It became a sensation, touring England and eventually purchased by Queen Victoria.
A Woman Artist
- The most remarkable fact about The Roll Call was its creator: Elizabeth Thompson, a woman.
- This was a time when women were barred from studying fine art in England.
Julia Gillard's Experience
- Julia Gillard, Australia's first female prime minister, faced intense sexism during her term.
- This mirrored Thompson's experience, highlighting the challenges faced by women breaking barriers.