- Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899): French painter known for her realistic paintings of animals.
- Berthe Morisot (1841-1895): French Impressionist painter and member of the Impressionist group.
- Mary Cassatt (1844-1926): American painter and printmaker who lived in France and was associated with the Impressionists.
- Elizabeth Jane Gardner (1837-1922): American painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
- Lilly Martin Spencer (1822-1902): American painter known for her still lifes and landscapes.
- Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907): German painter and one of the pioneers of Expressionism.
- Louise Catherine Breslau (1856-1927): German painter, sculptor, and printmaker.
- Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807): Swiss-born painter known for her neoclassical style and portraits.
These are just a few examples of the many talented women painters who contributed to the art world in the 1800s. Despite the challenges they faced, they managed to create significant bodies of work and left a lasting impact on the art of the period.