Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Hélène Howard

Also known as: Hélène Howard, Helene Howard, Howard

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-04

Identity

Daughter of the Howard family, part of Nice society. Object of Count Markoff's possible courtship.

Diary References

1874

  • February 4: Marie visits the Howards. Hélène is in the salon wearing "robe bleue, chapeau bleu, bien." Marie suspects romance: "Je soupçonne Markoff et Hélène. Hélène n'est plus aussi tendre, cela veut dire qu'un autre sentiment que l'amitié..."

Context

  • Part of the Howard family (see: #Howard Family)
  • Has children (Marie plays with them in the study)
  • Sister Lise Howard also present
  • Hosts social gatherings and comedies
  • Less affectionate with Marie, suggesting romantic preoccupation
  • Connected to Count Markoff romantically

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