Claude Cahun

Also known as Lucy Renee Mathilde Schwob

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Born: Oct 25, 1894
body type: Slim
nationality: French

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Active 1912 – 1930

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French artist, photographer, and writer Claude Cahun was born in Nantes, France, on October 25, 1894. She was active from 1912 to 1930, a period of roughly 18 years beginning when she was around 18 years old. Cahun is known for her surrealist self-portraits, where she often adopted androgynous or masked personas. She identified as a lesbian, and her work frequently explored gender and identity. With blonde hair and grey eyes, she had a slim build and real, natural breasts. Cahun died on December 8, 1954, at the age of 60. Her legacy as a pioneering figure in both photography and gender studies has only grown in the decades since.

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Died: Wednesday 8th of December 1954 (age 60)
Years Active: 1912-1930 (started around 18 years old; 18 years active)
Birthplace: Nantes, France
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Sexuality: Lesbian

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Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Grey
Boobs: Real/Natural

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What is Claude Cahun best known for?

Claude Cahun is best known for her surrealist self-portraits, which often played with gender and identity, far ahead of her time.

How long was Claude Cahun's career?

Claude Cahun was active from 1912 to 1930, a period of about 18 years, starting when she was around 18 years old.

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Claude Cahun was born in 1894 and died in 1954, living to age 60.
She was active for 18 years, from 1912 to 1930.
With blonde hair, grey eyes, and a slim build, Cahun's appearance often contrasted with her androgynous portrayals.