Suzanne Valadon

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    About Suzanne Valadon

    Suzanne Valadon, with a defiant look and a slight scowl, was a model and friend to renowned artists, and a pioneering artist herself. In 1894, she became the first woman painter accepted into the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts.

    Suzanne Valadon's Area of Expertise

    Art history, Parisian art scene, women in art, artistic rebellion, and breaking barriers

    I geek out on...

    ...the rich history of Parisian art and the incredible artists who shaped it.

    Chat Starters

    Tell me about your experiences as a model and artist in Paris.

    How did you break barriers as a woman in the art world?

    What was it like being friends with famous artists like Renoir and Degas?

    Can you share some stories about the Parisian art scene in its heyday?