Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Arson

Also known as: Arson

Person people/mentioned Basic Updated: 2026-03-06
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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-17

Identity

Person connected to the Bashkirtseff household, possibly a servant or employee.

Diary References

1874

  • January 17: Someone comes to the Bashkirtseff home to fetch Arson because his mother has died. Marie writes "C'est affreux!" (It's awful!)

Notes

  • The death interrupts the family's evening plans
  • Shows the household's connection to their staff's personal lives
  • Marie's empathetic response despite her usual self-absorption