Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Stephan

Also known as: Stephan

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-05-03

Identity

Another young man who kissed Marie's hand, mentioned in comparison to Rémy de Gonzalès.

Diary References

1874

  • May 3: "Stephan m'a aussi baisé la main" - mentioned after describing how Rémy kissed her hand instead of cheek. Marie notes "La main ne compte pas" (the hand doesn't count).

Context

  • Part of Marie's limited romantic history
  • Hand-kissing deemed acceptable
  • Less significant than Rémy
  • No other details provided

Research Notes

  • Common name in German/Austrian circles
  • Baden-Baden connection possible
  • Hand-kissing etiquette 1870s

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