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WOMAN IN ART Leonide Lavaron was born in New York of French parents, but most of her life has been spent in Chicago. There she studied with H. G. Maratta and later with Paul Tanquary. Maratta and Louis Millet were of the greatest help to her developing work.

At the Columbian Fair, 1893, her painting had honorable mention. Her best work seems to have been flowers. About twenty years ago she took up metal work, designing, and then silver work and jewelry, all of which has been of much help to her. Her designs have been most unusual, to the extent of carrying her name with them. Roses have ever been her special delight in painting, and many have brought back orders for yet more. Other flowers have marked her line of work with real success. 185