Edmond Maître
Edmond Maître | |
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 Portrait of Edmond Maître by Frédéric Bazille, 1869 | |
| Born | Louis Edmond Maître April 23, 1840 Bordeaux, France |
| Died | May 29, 1898 6th arrondissement of Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Musician |
Edmond Maître (April 23, 1840 – May 29, 1898)[1] was a French writer, musician, and art collector, best known for his support and association with the Impressionists and his close friendship with Frédéric Bazille and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.[2] His partner, Rapha Maître, was a model for several works by Renoir.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Daulte misreports the birth date. The correct birth date is reported by the Bordeaux city archives. See: BORDEAUX 1 E 190 - Registre des actes de naissance de Bordeaux, section 1, 1840 - 1840, commentaires : Table annuelle en fin de registre, #465/1840, view: 221 sur 229. The original birth certificate #465/1840 in the same source is on view 70 sur 229.
- ^ Daulte F. (1978). "A True Friendship: Edmond Maitre and Frederic Bazille". In J. P. Marandel (Ed.), Frédéric Bazille and Early Impressionism (pp. 22–31). Art Institute of Chicago. OCLC 920862517
- ^ Davis, J., Leshko, J., & S. (2000). "Pierre-Auguste Renoir". In Smith College Museum of Art: European and American Painting and Sculpture, 1760–1960 (1st ed., pp. 106–107). Hudson Hills. ISBN 9781555951948
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