Early Life, Family and Training Born in Paris on July 9, 1776, Thérèse Garnier entered a world of shifting social and artistic boundaries. She was the daughter of Jean Garnier and Marie-Charlotte Paradis, growing up within the heart of the French capital. Her early years were shaped by the domestic stability of her family before she turned her focus toward the disciplined study of fine art. Her formal education in painting took place in Paris under the guidance of Antoine Vestier. Through this mentorship, she developed the technical foundation necessary to navigate the competitive Parisian…