Wodzinski

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-11-23 Diary Coverage: Book 14 (1880) Type: Person

Overview

Wodzinski is a visitor to the Bashkirtseff household in Paris during 1880. Marie's aunt uses his presence to publicly complain about Marie's behavior.

References in Diary

First appears in Book 14, October 5, 1880. Marie describes her aunt making "bitter complaints before Wodzinski so that he would go gossip everywhere that I am a pretty little monster who despairs my family."

Marie questions whether her family does this through "cowardly hypocrisy or stupidity" and concludes it must be stupidity, as they claim it's "for my good" - to make her take care of herself and not go to the studio.

Significance

• Part of the social network through which the family's reputation spreads
• Used as audience for family grievances against Marie
• Represents Marie's awareness of gossip networks and reputation management
• Example of family dynamics and social manipulation

Research Needed

• Full name and identity
• Polish background (surname suggests Polish origin)
• Relationship to Bashkirtseff family
• Social standing and connections
• Duration and nature of acquaintance

Related Entries

• Family tensions (no glossary entry)
• Social reputation (no glossary entry)