Constance Mayer
Timeline
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Born in Chauny, France on March 9.
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Began to study with Jacques-Louis David (1748–1825), having previously studied with Joseph-Benoît Suvée (1743–1807) and Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725–1805).
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Entered the studio of Pierre-Paul Prud’hon (1758–1823).
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Emperor Napoleon (1769–1821) purchased two of Mayer’s paintings and gave her an apartment at the Sorbonne.
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Death of her father; began to live with Prud’hon.
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Died by suicide on May 26.