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WOMEN IN THE FINE ARTS


Mme. Abbema illustrated "La Mer," by Maizeroy, and has contributed to the Gazette des Beaux-Arts and several other Parisian publications.

At the Salon of the Artistes Frangais, 1902, she ex- hibited the "Portrait of Pierre," and in 1903 a portrait of the Countess P. S.

Mme. Abbema wears her hair short, and affects such absolute simplicity in her costume that at first sight she reminds one of a charming young man. In no other direction, however, is there a masculine touch about this delightful artist. She has feminine grace, a love for poetry, a passion for flowers, which she often introduces in her pictures; she has, in short, a truly womanly character, which'appears in the refinement and attractiveness of her work.

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Abbott, Katherine G. Bronze medal, Paris Exposition, 1900; honorable mention, Buffalo Exposition, 1901.

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Acille-Fould, Mile. Georges. Medal, third class, Versailles, 1888; honorable mention, Paris Salon, 1894; medal, third class, 1895; medal, second class, 1897; Hors Concours; bronze medal at Paris Exposition, 1900. Officer of Public Instruction ; member of the Soci^t6 des Artistes Frangais. Born at Asni^res (Seine). Pupil of Cabanel, Antoine Vollon, and L^on Comerre.

A painter of figure subjects and portraits. Several of her works are in private collections in the United States.