M. Patchenko

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-01-24 Diary Coverage: Up to July 1881

M. Patchenko is the father of Alexandrine Patchenko (Nini) and thus the father-in-law of Paul Bashkirtseff (Marie's brother). Marie describes him as having "une conduite aussi detestable" (detestable conduct) toward Paul and especially toward his own daughter, whom he leaves without money in a foreign family. Marie noted he was "rat comme tout" (stingy as anything) and "n'a rien donne a la femme" (gave nothing to his daughter) at the time of the wedding (carnet 091, February 25, 1881).

Key Diary References:

• July 6, 1881: Arrives at Gavronzi with his daughter at midday. Marie finds him more acceptable in person than expected, but criticizes him for leaving Paul's wife without financial support

Context:

• Father-in-law to Paul Bashkirtseff
• Visits Gavronzi during summer 1881
• Has strained relationship with his daughter's family
• Marie notes the irony that after being well-received, he will have no desire to change his behavior

Research Notes:

• Full name and background need further research
• Relationship dynamics suggest financial disputes within the extended family
• Connection to Paul's wife's family situation unclear