Marguerite Brésil

Photo of Marguerite Brésil by Nadar.

Marguerite Brésil (born 1880) was a French stage actress.[1] In 1899 she made her stage debut in Paris in Petit Chagrin.[1] She performed in all the major theaters of Paris, and played the title role in Zaza.[1]

Pictures of her appeared on Belle Époque postcards, and she popularized the Recamier hairstyle.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Anne Commire, ed. (January 1, 2007). "Brésil, Marguerite (1880–1923)". Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages.
  2. ↑ Helmut Schmidt & Grace La Rock. "Boudoir Cards - Belle Epoque Postcards - Marguerite Brésil".
  3. ↑ Hans Nadelhoffer (18 October 2007). Cartier. Chronicle Books. pp. 331–. ISBN 978-0-8118-6099-4.
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