Tempting Lisa 

Harrison Fisher, born in 1877, was an American illustrator known for his idealized depictions of women, such as we see in *Tempting Lisa.* Fisher came of age during the height of the Gibson Girl era, and he deftly translated that image into a slightly more modern, accessible form. The image of Lisa, with her turban, furs, and delicate features, speaks to the aspirations of women in the early 20th century. This was a period marked by suffragette movements and evolving roles for women in society. Fisher’s work often romanticized women, yet it also captured a certain strength and independence. The direct gaze and confident posture of the sitter suggests a woman aware of her allure but also in control of her own narrative. The image, despite its focus on beauty and fashion, hints at the subtle shifts in gender dynamics that were reshaping the world. It is a vision of feminine allure that holds a mirror up to the evolving social roles of women.