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Tonbridge Decorative & Fine Arts Society Talk : The Extraordinary Life of Misia Sert
Born into a Polish family in 1872, Misia was a virtuoso pianist taught by Gabriel Fauré, before marrying Thadee Natanson owner of the magazine ‘La Revue Blanche’. She was painted many times by Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Bonnard, Eduard Vuillard (who was deeply in love with her), and Renoir who wanted to paint her nude. She knew Debussy and Ravel who dedicated several pieces to her. She later remarried a wealthy businessman and was able to finance Diaghilev’s extraordinary Russian Ballets becoming
2.30 pm. All are welcome. Visitor fee £6.00. Talk followed by tea and biscuits.
Medway Hall, The Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF
Thu 23 Feb 2017
Website:
www.tonbridgedfas.org.uk
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