Marie Bashkirtseff gained great popularity in Paris in the early 1880s, especially in the period from 1880 to 1884. Her works, in particular the realistic painting Meetings, were exhibited at the Paris Salon and received recognition in French art circles. Her ability to depict urban life and her boldness as a young artist studying at the Académie Julian made her a prominent figure among Parisian intellectuals and artists. After her death in 1884, Bashkirtseva's popularity reached a new peak thanks to the posthumous publication of her personal diary in 1887. Filled with frank reflections on ambition, art and society, the diary captivated audiences and established her as an early feminist voice. The success of the diary and her distinctive self-portraits cemented Bashkirtseva's legacy, sparking interest and admiration that continues beyond her lifetime.