Rosa Bonheur, the celebrated French animal painter and sculptor, passed away at the age of 77 on May 25, 1899, in Thomery (By), France. A trailblazer in both her artistic career and personal life, Bonheur was the first female artist to be awarded the French Legion of Honour. She will be laid to rest at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, where she will be interred alongside her lifelong companion, Nathalie Micas, and later, her partner Anna Elizabeth Klumpke, a testament to her profound relationships and defiance of societal norms. Her groundbreaking work and fiercely independent spirit have left an indelible mark on art history and the path for future women artists.