Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Mlle Herminie Hirschler

Also known as: Mlle Herminie Hirschler, Hirschler

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-23

Identity

Young Viennese woman, friend of Sophie Warrodel.

Diary References

1874

  • January 23: Marie sees her at Monaco Casino opening - "cette jolie Viennoise" (this pretty Viennese girl). Invites her to lunch with Paul. Her mother refuses to pay 20 francs for the pigeon shoot saying it takes too long. Marie calls them "Cochons!" (Pigs!).

Social Context

  • From Vienna, part of international society
  • Friend of Sophie Warrodel (Sonia Antonsky)
  • Mother appears to be frugal or controlling
  • Marie's harsh judgment shows class consciousness

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