Laurencin, Marie

Marie Laurencin, born in Paris on October 31, 1883, is a leading figure in French modern art. Marked by an atypical background and unfailing determination, she overcame her school failures to devote herself fully to her passion: drawing and painting. Against her mother's advice, she joined theÉcole de Sèvres, where she studied porcelain painting, before continuing her artistic apprenticeship at theAcadémie Humbert from 1903. There, she honed her skills in drawing, painting and engraving, while developing a singular style that would mark her era. Read more