Marie Antoinette Petersén
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Marie Antoinette Petersén, (1771–1855), was a Swedish artist and singer. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music
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Marie Antoinette Petersén, who was married to a wealthy merchant, was known as a non professional musician and singer. In 1801, she was elected as a member in to the Swedish Royal Academy of Music, together with the sisters Sophia and Emile Brandel. She was the last non professional female artist to be elected. After her election, no woman was elected until 1817.
Royal Swedish Academy of Music
The Royal Swedish Academy of Music or Kungl. Musikaliska Akademien, founded in 1771 by King Gustav III, is one of the Royal Academies in Sweden...
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Marie Antoinette Petersén, who was married to a wealthy merchant, was known as a non professional musician and singer. In 1801, she was elected as a member in to the Swedish Royal Academy of Music, together with the sisters Sophia and Emile Brandel. She was the last non professional female artist to be elected. After her election, no woman was elected until 1817.