Marie Bracquemond

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Marie Braquemond - Talented Impressionism Woman Artist

Marie Bracquemond was born in 1840. When Marie’s parents moved to Paris, she became interested in painting. Bracquemond became a talented artist and often visited The Louvre. When she was in The Louvre, she met a man named Felix Bracquemond who was also an artist. In 1869, Marie and Felix were married and the next year they had a son, Pierre.

Marie’s paintings included a great deal of color and women wearing fancy dresses. Marie later joined the artists in the new movement called "impressionism." "On the Terrace at Sevres" is one of her famous pieces.

Marie’s husband, Felix, was very jealous of her artwork. He became so jealous that he even tried to stop her from doing her artwork. Her son, Pierre, though, was her biggest fan and supporter.

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