Rosa Bonheur: A Pioneer of Animal Art Rosa Bonheur, born Marie-Rosalie Bonheur in 1822, stands as a monumental figure in the history of art – a woman who defied societal expectations and carved out an extraordinary career as one of the most celebrated animal painters and sculptors of her time. Her life was marked by both triumph and struggle, shaped by a relentless dedication to her craft and a profound connection with the natural wor…