About Adrienne Fidelin
Lived 1915 – 2004 (aged 88). Adrienne Fidelin was a French art model, dancer and model.
Adrienne "Ady" Fidelin (March 4, 1915 – February 5, 2004) was a French art model from Guadeloupe, a French island in the Caribbean. She was a romantic partner and model of Man Ray who photographed her hundreds of times. She was the first black model to appear in the American mainstream press during the 1930s.
The New York Times profiled her in 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adrienne Fidelin?
Guadeloupean art model (1915–2004); Man Ray’s lover and muse
When was Adrienne Fidelin born?
Adrienne Fidelin was born on 4 March 1915 in Pointe-à-Pitre.
When did Adrienne Fidelin die?
Adrienne Fidelin died on 5 February 2004 in Lagrave.
What was Adrienne Fidelin's occupation?
Adrienne Fidelin was an art model, dancer and model.
What nationality was Adrienne Fidelin?
Adrienne Fidelin was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adrienne Fidelin. https://biography.guide/adrienne-fidelin/
MLA: "Adrienne Fidelin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adrienne-fidelin/.
Chicago: "Adrienne Fidelin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/adrienne-fidelin/.
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