Marguerite Rousseau (1888 – 1948): Bridging Impressionism and Symbolism Marguerite Rousseau, born in Brussels in 1888, emerged as a significant figure within the Belgian art landscape during the Belle Époque and continued to produce evocative paintings throughout her life until her passing in Geneva in 1948. While overshadowed by her husband, Albert Sechehaye—a renowned psychiatrist who championed her artistic endeavors—Rousseau carved out a distinctive niche for herself as an Impressionist painter deeply influenced by Symbolism, blending serene coastal vistas with profound psychological exp…