Jenny Girbaud
1822–1894 (age 72)
Biography
Jenny Girbaud was a skilled porcelain painter whose artistry contributed to the decorative arts tradition of nineteenth-century France. Working in a specialized field that required both technical precision and artistic sensibility, she helped maintain the high standards for which French porcelain was renowned throughout Europe.
Her work exemplified the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the porcelain painting profession during her lifetime. Girbaud's contributions to this refined artistic tradition were honored by her burial in Montmartre Cemetery.