Lydia Bonfils
Lydia Bonfils was a photographer and painter (1837–1918). She was born in Congénies and died in Cairo.
Also recorded as Marie-Lydie Cabanis · Lydie Bonfils · Lydia Cabanis · Marie-Lydie Cabanis Bonfils
Lydia Bonfils
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- Born
- 1837 · Congénies.
- Died
- 1918 · Cairo.
- Occupation
- photographer · painter
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Lydia Bonfils was a photographer and painter (1837–1918). She was born in Congénies and died in Cairo.
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Work by Lydia Bonfils is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum.
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1837
Lydia Bonfils born at Congénies.
1918
Lydia Bonfils died at Cairo.
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