Portrait of Alexandrine Patchenko, the Painter’s Sister-in-Law — Marie Constantine Bashkirtseff

Marie Constantine Bashkirtseff. Painted 1881.

Born in Ukraine, Marie Bashkirtseff grew up in Nice and Paris. She studied at the Académie Julian in Paris and subsequently exhibited her work frequently. Concurrent with painting this portrait of her sister-inlaw, she played an active role in the French women’s movement. Bashkirtseff was only 25 when she died of tuberculosis. The intimate diaries she kept since the age of 12 propelled her to fame as a writer as well.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 19th Century, The Hague School / Amsterdam impressionists / Van Gogh and contemporaries, Main building.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 73 × 92.5 cm · Gift of M. Bashkirtseff-Bananine, Nice

Print: 73 × 92.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026559. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.