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WOMEN IN THE FINE ARTS


collections in several countries, and when exhibited have been praised in German and French as well as in Swiss publications.

Syamour, Mme. Marguerite. Honorable mention, 1887; bronze medal at Exposition at Lyons. Born at Bréry, 1861. Pupil of Mercié. Her principal works are a plaster statue, "New France," 1886, in the Museum of Issoudun; a statue of Voltaire; a plaster statue, "Life"; a plaster group, the "Last Farewells";^ a statue of "Diana," in the Museum of Amiens; a great number of portrait busts, among them those of Jules Grivy, Flammarion, J. Claretie, etc.

At the Salon, Artistes Français, 1902, this artist exhibited a "Portrait of M. G. L.,"and in 1904 "A Vision" and " La Dame aux Camelias."

Taylor, Elizabeth V. Sears prize, Boston Art Museum; bronze medal, Nashville Exposition, 1897. Member of the Copley Society, Boston. Pupil of E. C. Tarbell and Joseph de Camp in the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

This artist paints portraits in miniature and in life size. Her works are numerous and have Been seen in many exhibitions.

Thaulow, Mme. Alexandra. Wife of the great Scandinavian painter. This lady is an artist in bookbinding and her work is much admired. A writer, H. F., says, in the Studio, December, 1903: "When the exhibition of bookbinding was held some time ago at the Musée Galliera, Madame Thaulow's showcase attracted attention by its variety and its grace. The charm of these bindings