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Marie-Ernestine Serret

1812 – 1883

French painter

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Lived 1812 – 1883 (aged 70). Marie-Ernestine Serret was a French painter.

Marie-Ernestine Serret (1812–1884) was a French painter and pastellist.

Born in Paris, 12 September 1812, she exhibited her work under her maiden name, Serret, although later she did so using her married name, Cabart.

Marie-Ernestine was the sister of mathematician Joseph-Alfred Serret. In 1845, she married Charles-François Cabart, with whom she had three sons including Charles-Maurice Cabart, who became a deputy and then a senator of Manche.

Museum exhibitions She regularly exhibited from 1834 to 1849 using her maiden name "Serret." Her work has appeared in public collections.

In Cherbourg-Octeville:

St. Clement's Church Museum of Thomas Henry: Woman with a blue bow, 1881, pastel

In Paris, Museum of Music: Portrait of Nicolas-Prosper Levasseur (1791-1871), 1839

In Vendôme, the Vendôme Museum:

Portrait of woman, 1860 Portrait of woman, 1862

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Also known as
Marie-Ernestine Cabart, Ernestine Serret, Ernestine Cabart, Marie-Ernestine Serret-Cabart

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marie-Ernestine Serret?

French painter (1812-1884)

When was Marie-Ernestine Serret born?

Marie-Ernestine Serret was born on 12 September 1812 in Paris.

When did Marie-Ernestine Serret die?

Marie-Ernestine Serret died on 18 August 1883 in Cherbourg.

What was Marie-Ernestine Serret's occupation?

Marie-Ernestine Serret was a painter.

What nationality was Marie-Ernestine Serret?

Marie-Ernestine Serret was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marie-Ernestine Serret

· Wikidata: Q3291760

· DBpedia: Marie-Ernestine Serret

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