Born Anne-Marie Marcelle Bastien, she began dancing at the age of sixteen and within a few years made a name for herself performing at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris.
- "Lautrec's portrait of her in full costume, her flame-red hair accentuated by two red poppies worn like plumes, boosted Lender's popularity considerably after it appeared in a Paris magazine." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelle_Lender
- "Among Toulouse-Lautrec's favorite subjects was the red-headed actress Marcelle Lender." https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.72012.html
- "Captivating audiences with her elaborate outfits and red hair, French singer, dancer, and entertainer, Marcelle Lender (1862 -1926) was a favorite among many." https://www.masterworksfineart.com/…/mademoiselle…/id/w-3908
- "Captivating audiences with her elaborate outfits and red hair, French singer, dancer, and entertainer, Marcelle Lender (1862 -1926) was a favorite among many." https://www.masterworksfineart.com/…/mademoiselle…/id/w-3908
No comments:
Post a Comment