Rosa Bonheur

Rosa Bonheur

Country

France

Birth - Death

1822 - 1899

Occupation

Artist

Description

Sculptor, realist painter. Notable paintings include 'Ploughing in the Nivernais' and 'The Horse Fair'. Known for her liberal sexual ideas, and considered one of the greatest women artists of her generation. Identified by her male dress and behaviour. Lived with Anna Elizabeth Klumpke after her childhood sweetheart and partner Nathalie Micas died.

See Also

• LGBTQ Sculptors

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/realism/Rosa-Bonheur.html
• http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/435702
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rosa-Bonheur
• https://qspirit.net/rosa-bonheur-painter-androgyne-christ/

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