Marie Laurencin - A Parisian Muse Born: October 31, 1883, Paris, FranceDied: June 8, 1956, Paris, France (aged 72) Known For: Painter Movement: Cubism Early Life and Artistic Foundations Marie Laurencin’s formative years were steeped in the cultural vibrancy of early 20th-century Paris. Raised primarily by her mother, Pauline-Mélanie Laurencin (1861–1913), a woman who defied societal expectations through her independence as a domestic servant, Marie received an education that prioritized artistic pursuits—a testament to her mother’s unwavering belief in the transformative power of creati…