Breslau, Louise (1857–1927)
Breslau, Louise (1857–1927)
Swiss artist. Born in 1857 (some sources cite 1856); died in 1927.
Enjoyed early success in the salons of Paris; won many medals for her work; paintings were included in the retrospective section of "Les Femmes Artistes de l'Europe" exhibition (1937), which was held at Musée du Jeu de Paume and Metropolitan Museum of New York. Awarded Chevalier de la Légion.
See also Women in World History.
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