Long before the feminist body became a topic in art, Maria Lassnig explored female body awareness in her paintings. She transcended taboos by placing her own body at the center of her art. Natalie Lettner's extensively researched biography vividly recounts Lassnig's unusual life—from her beginnings in Austria to her status as an internationally renowned artist. It describes Lassnig's journey and her struggle to remain true to her bold, unique artistic vision while simultaneously fighting against gender stereotypes and paving the way for future generations of female artists.