Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Mme d'Auzac

Also known as: Mme d'Auzac, d'Auzac, Dauzac

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-14

Identity

Part of the "troïka" of prefectural society women in Nice, along with Mmes del Borgo and de Bargemsat.

Diary References

1874

  • March 14: At concert, Marie notes in margin: "Troïka: je nomme Mmes del Borgo, d'Auzac et de Bargemsat" - the three ladies from the prefecture sitting in front row.

Context

  • Connected to Nice prefecture (government administration)
  • Part of official society
  • The "troïka" nickname suggests inseparable trio
  • Prominent concert seating shows social importance
  • French noble particle "d'" indicates aristocracy

Research Notes

  • Likely wife of prefecture official
  • Part of government social circle
  • Always appears with her two companions

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