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Valadon In The Midst Of Uncertainty

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The Rise of Valadon in the midst of Uncertainty Many historians have often contemplated what inspired Valadon to become an artist. Some critics even ponder on how she obtained access to various art techniques without a strong academic background. She did not acquire a formal education after all and she often gallivanted throughout the taverns of Montmartre. It was quite rare and peculiar for a woman with such social stigma to become a well-rounded artist. It is commonly believed that Valadon started her modeling career in Montmartre at the tender age of 15. She modeled for ten years for many prominent artists such as Pierre-Cécile Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Rose, 1999). She was also known

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