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5169419
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Prints / graphics
Title
Marie de Gournai
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21,8 x 18,5
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Oval with portrait bust to the left of the French philosopher, essayist and early feminist Marie de Gournay (1565-1645). Lithograph after a drawing by N.H. Jacob. Made by Imprimérie Lithographe de Langlumé, c. 1830. Marie le Jars de Gournay or Marie de Gournay, also La Dame de Gournay, Marie de Jars, Marie de Gournay de Jars (1565-1645) was a French philosopher, essayist and early feminist. She has published the work of Michel de Montaigne, among others, and is also known for the publication of her own work, including three feminist discourses. She is therefore considered one of the founders of feminism.

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