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The secret museum molly oldfield7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() However, her star faded with the emergence of modern art movements in the early 20th century. ![]() Blessed with an extraordinary work ethic, considerable artistic talent, a pleasing manner and a good business sense, she amassed considerable wealth, more than fulfilling her teenage promise to her artist-father to support the family through her art. Schwartze made her name as a celebrated portraitist of the well-to-do, with clientele extending even to members of the Dutch Royal Family. This book is an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of the life and works of the talented Dutch painter, Thérèse Schwartze - an artist who achieved the peak of fame and success just over a century ago, only to fall back into deep obscurity, like so many women artists before her. Cora Hollema & Pieternel Kouwenhoven‚ Thérèse Schwartze, Painting for a Living, 2nd edn Amsterdam, 2021 ![]()
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