**early life and education** hanna hirsch, later hanna pauli (stockholm, 13 january 1864 – 29 december 1940, solna), was a swedish painter primarily of genre scenes and portraits. born in stockholm, sweden, hirsch received her early education at the august-malström school of painting for women. **artistic career** hanna hirsch's artistic career began with studies at the konstakademien (1881-85) and later in paris, where she honed her skills. her work is characterized by its focus on genre scenes and portraits, often depicting the lives of women and their daily routines. breakfast-time (1887)…