The Muses
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Misia Sert: A Muse of Taste and Influence
In the shifting world of the Belle Époque and early 20th-century Europe, where new artistic movements flourished and old traditions were…
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Kiki de Montparnasse: Muse of Parisian Modernism
Alice Ernestine Prin, who would later become known to the world as Kiki de Montparnasse, was born on October 2, 1901,…
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Ellen Terry: Muse Behind Sargent’s Masterpiece
In the year 1889, one of the most iconic portraits of the Victorian era was unveiled: Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth,…
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Annah la Javanaise: The Truth Behind Gauguin’s Model
In the grand story of 19th-century art, many names have been immortalized for their brushwork, color theories, and stylistic revolutions. Yet…
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Eva Mudocci: Edvard Munch’s Forgotten Muse
Eva Mudocci was born Evangeline Hope Muddock in 1872 in England, into a family with literary and artistic leanings. Her father,…
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Émilienne d’Alençon: The Belle Époque’s Art Muse
Émilienne d’Alençon was more than just a courtesan—she was a muse, a performer, and a living symbol of the decadence of…
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Ann Charlotte Bartholomew: Art’s Hidden Muse
Ann Charlotte Bartholomew was more than just a figure in the background of 19th-century art—she was a source of inspiration and…
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Helena Fourment: The Muse Behind Rubens’ Masterpieces
Throughout history, great artists have drawn inspiration from the people closest to them. For Peter Paul Rubens, the celebrated Flemish Baroque…
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Ellen Andrée: Model for Degas and Manet
Ellen Andrée was a celebrated model and actress who played a crucial role in shaping the visual culture of late 19th-century…
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Lydia Delectorskaya: Model and Assistant to Henri Matisse
Lydia Delectorskaya, the enigmatic Russian émigré who became both the muse and assistant of the legendary artist Henri Matisse, played a…
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Anaïs Faure – Puvis de Chavannes’ Inspiration
Anaïs Faure, a name quietly etched into the annals of 19th-century art, was the enigmatic model who helped shape the vision…
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Louise Burkhardt: John Singer Sargent’s Creative Spark
Louise Burkhardt, the captivating subject of John Singer Sargent’s renowned painting Lady with the Rose, epitomized elegance and poise. Her image,…
