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Lecture

Patrick Bade
Painted Women: Misia Sert, Helena Rubinstein, and Suzy Solidor

Saturday 20.08.2022

Summary

Patrick Bade lectures on Misia Sert (1872–1950), Helena Rubinstein (1872–1965), and Suzy Solidor (1900–1983), three women who were depicted in paintings thousands of times throughout the 20th century by many of the world’s greatest artists.

Patrick Bade

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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.

Yes, they did because she systematically employed her sisters and nieces. So certainly a lot of them got out. I don’t know if they all did.

By Saskia, presumably you mean Rembrandt’s wife? Well, as in, how many paintings? Maybe not that many paintings, but if you include drawings, there are a great many drawings by Rembrandt of Saskia.