Lucie Haas Schloss
1858–1938 (age 80)
Biography
Lucie Haas Schloss devoted her life to the cultivation and preservation of the arts, supporting Parisian creators and nurturing a discerning collection that celebrated impressionist and post-impressionist visions. Her generosity and keen eye gave form to private salons where artists and patrons could exchange ideas, helping to sustain a vibrant community in the decades leading to the twentieth century.
Her legacy endures in the careful stewardship of the works she cherished, and in the memories of those who benefited from her unwavering encouragement of creative endeavor. She rests at Montmartre Cemetery, among many of the artists whose talent she honored.