Madeleine Deslandes facts for kids
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Madeleine Deslandes
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Portrait of Madeleine Deslandes
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| Born | 16 April 1866 Montluçon, France |
| Died | 2 March 1929 Paris, France |
| Pen name | Ossit |
| Notable works | A quoi bon? (1892) Ilse (1894) Cyrène (1908). |
Madeleine Annette Edmé Angélique Vivier-Deslandes (born April 16, 1866 – died March 2, 1929) was a French writer. She was known for her connection to the English Pre-Raphaelite art movement. A famous artist, Edward Burne-Jones, even painted her portrait.
Who Was Madeleine Deslandes?
Madeleine Deslandes was a talented writer from France. She was born in Montluçon and later lived in Paris. She became known in both literary and artistic circles.
Meeting a Famous Artist
In 1893, Madeleine traveled to England. She wanted to meet Edward Burne-Jones, a well-known artist. She was writing an article about him for a newspaper called Le Figaro. During her visit, they decided that Burne-Jones would paint her portrait. He finished this painting between 1895 and 1896.
Her Books
Madeleine Deslandes wrote her books using the pen name "Ossit." A pen name is a fake name a writer uses. She wrote four novels during her career. These books include A quoi bon? (published in 1892) and Ilse (published in 1894). Her other novels were Il n'y a plus d'îles bienheureuses (1898) and Cyrène (1908).
A Lively Social Life
Madeleine Deslandes enjoyed a very active social life in Paris. She was famous for hosting gatherings at her home. These events, called "salons," brought together many famous artists, poets, and composers. She was known for her interesting personality. Once, she even recited poetry by Jean Richepin while inside a lion's cage at a fair!
