Marie-Berthe Cazin (born 16 August 1872 in Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais); died 1 June 1971 in Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine)) was a French woman painter, potter, goldsmith.
Berthe Cazin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 August 1872 Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) |
| Died | 1 June 1971 (aged 98) Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painter, potter, goldsmith |
Biography
Marie-Berthe Cazin (née Yvart) was married to Jean-Marie Michel Cazin,[1][2] and studied with his father, Jean-Charles Cazin.[3] She produced mostly decorative works, such as vases and plates, working in ceramic, hammered copper and silver, leather, horn and other.
It is believed that she worked alongside Jean-Michel throughout his entire career in ceramics and that many of the vases signed Jean-Michel were actually made by Berthe.[4] At some point she began to sign her ceramic work, which typically feature incised and relief floral decoration.
In 1913 she participated in the exposition with Henriette Tirman in Lyceum-Club.[5]
Other works
Marie-Berthe and her work is the subject of a new British musical In Clay which premiered in London in 2022.
References
Notes
- Bénézit, 1999: CAZIN, Marie Berthe (1872-1971)