French painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur, who was born in 1822 and died in 1899, is famous for her distinctive work featuring animals. On Wednesday, the 200th anniversary of her birthday, Google changed its logo in five countries to honour Bonheur. This is her story: Daughter of two artists Born in Bordeaux, France, on March 16, 1822, Bonheur was the eldest of four siblings. Her father, Raymond Bonheur, was a drawing teacher and her mother, Sophie Marquis, a musician. Bonheur’s love for… Source link
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