Christine Roux
Christine Roux | |
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The famous nude photo of Roux by Nadar (c.1855) | |
| Born | Marie-Christine Roux (or Marie-Christine Leroux) c. 1820 Lyon, France |
| Died | December 3, 1863 (aged 42–43) Shipwreck of the Atlas, headed to Algiers |
| Occupation(s) | Courtesan, artist's model, actress |
| Known for | Inspiring literary characters like Musette and Mariette, early nude photography model |
| Notable work | Posing for photographers like Nadar, potentially inspiring artists like Ingres and Gérôme |
Christine Roux (c. 1820 - December 3, 1863) was a French courtesan, artist's model and actress in the 19th century. She was well known in the bohemian, artistic, and literary scenes in Paris throughout the 1840s and until her death.