Rosalie
Également connu sous : Rosalie
## Basic Information
Rosalie was a domestic servant (likely a lady's maid or general household servant) in the Bashkirtseff household. She appears frequently in Marie's diary from 1877 onward, serving the family during their years in Paris and accompanying them on travels.
## Role in the Household
Rosalie performed a variety of domestic and personal tasks for Marie and her family: - *Errands and logistics: Sent to obtain theater tickets, deliver messages, and handle practical arrangements (e.g., 1878: "Rosalie n'a pas pu avoir de billets" -- Rosalie could not get tickets) - Studio assistant: Present at the Academie Julian during evening sessions alongside Marie (1877: "il n'y avait qu'Amelie, moi et Julian. La bonne et Rosalie") - Artist's model: Marie sculpted Rosalie's head in clay (1881: "je me mets a modeler la tete de Rosalie") - Travel companion: Accompanied the family on their various moves and journeys - General attendance*: Part of the daily household routine throughout Marie's Paris years
## Diary Coverage
Rosalie appears across many carnets spanning the years 1877-1883 (carnets 069-101), with references in entries from Naples, Paris, Dieppe, and other locations. Her consistent presence across so many years and locations indicates she was a long-serving and trusted member of the household staff. With over 100 references in the diary, she is one of the most frequently mentioned servants.
## Historical Context
In affluent 19th century households, servants like Rosalie were integral to daily functioning. A lady's maid or personal servant would accompany the family everywhere, handle errands, attend their mistress at social events and studios, and manage practical details. The fact that Marie used Rosalie as a model for sculpture practice was typical -- artists often used available household members as models for study.