Marguerite Gachet

1869–1949 (age 80)

Biography

Marguerite Gachet, born in 1869, became known for her calm and attentive presence as an art model, notably for Vincent Van Gogh, offering artists a steady companion during long sessions.

She nurtured friendships with the painters around her and lent quiet support to the creative communities of her time, and she is interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery where admirers reflect on her gentle influence.

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