Patrick Bade
Women in the École de Paris, Part 2: Hermine David and Kiki de Montparnasse
Summary
The painter Hermine David (1886–1970) and the chanteuse, model, and artist Kiki de Montparnasse (1901–1953) were iconic figures of 1920s Montparnasse. Each became more famous for images made by their male partner (Jules Pascin for Hermine David and Man Ray for Kiki de Montparnasse) than for their own work. Both deserve to be celebrated in their own right.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.