Renée Vivien

Renée Vivien was a British poet who wrote in French, in the style of the Symbolistes and the Parnassiens. A high-profile lesbian in the Paris of the Belle Époque, her work has received renewed attention following a revival of interest in Sapphic verse.

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Rosa Bonheur

The French Realist painter is considered one of the most famous female artists of the 19th century, known for her large-format paintings featuring animals.

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