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Rosa Bonheur — Lost Lady of Art

Rosa Bonheur — Lost Lady of Art

FromLost Ladies of Lit


Rosa Bonheur — Lost Lady of Art

FromLost Ladies of Lit

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week’s mini episode, Amy and Kim discuss a lost lady of the art world, Rosa Bonheur. Statesmen, celebrities, and royalty all gushed over this 19th-century painter and international superstar, and you will too when you hear her amazing life story, which includes a pet lioness and a permit for cross-dressing, among other dazzling anecdotes. Plus, find out Bonheur’s connection to the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, and learn which author and book will be featured on the next episode of Lost Ladies of Lit. For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.com Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
Released:
Feb 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A book podcast hosted by writing partners Amy Helmes and Kim Askew. Guests include biographers, journalists, authors, and cultural historians discussing lost classics by women writers.