twiterpert
I've never done any myself, but I've always been a huge fan of Sarah Grant's work. She's famous in her own right in these parts (northern Michigan), and a quick search shows she's received national acclaim. Seeing as she's still around, I'm not sure it fits the bill for a history project, but she's worth checking out.
Thanks for the input ! I'll admit it was hard finding someone that fit our requirements but we finally chose Eileen Gray . Her works aren't that appealing, but they are quite modern for her time.