Princesse Tcherkassky

Wife of Prince Tcherkassky, a young, ailing Russian princess at Schlangenbad in August 1875 (the Mon Journal t.5 index: «Tcherkassy (princesse), 243–244, 251, 254, 257–258, 261»). Marie says that, after five years of marriage, her husband «la déteste, la pauvre petite est très malade et dégoûtante avec ses tendresses» (039.0145).

Schlangenbad, August 1875 (RSR, 2026-10-21)

Wife of Prince Tcherkassky, at Schlangenbad with Marie's mother in August 1875; she is the first person presented to Marie on arrival (039.0006, 13 August 1875). On 18 August she «m'admire réellement, elle ne fait que dire que je lui ressemble ou que je ressemble à son fils» (039.0106); the son is not named. The Mon Journal t.5 index spells the name «Tcherkassy (princesse), 243-244, 251, 254, 257-258, 261». All tags of this file are in carnet 039.

Further passages

On 22 August 1875, while the Tcherkasskys are at the Bashkirtseffs', the princess takes part in a conversation about Marie's suitors, saying of the one who has not come after her departure that «ils ne s'intéressent pas particulièrement», whereas Girofla (she does not know who that is) «tient à vous sérieusement» (039.0200), and defends him: «Pourquoi tourmenter, c'est si méchant ... Pauvre garçon !» (039.0202). The princess admires Marie and says she resembles her son (039.0106), who is not named.

Identity uncertain

No first name or family is known. If you can identify her, we would be glad to hear from you.

Sources

Diary as quoted; Mon Journal t.5 index.