Who is Rosa Bonheur? Google doodle pays tribute to French artist on her 200th birthday

Google's latest logo tribute is to a French artist born 200 years ago Wednesday.

The tech giant's new doodle available to view on Google.com honors Rosa Bonheur, best known for her work as an animal painter and sculptor.

Google's tribute features an illustration of Bonheur painting a group of sheep. In the background are clouds taking the shape of the letters in Google.

Bonheur was born on March 16, 1822, in Bordeaux, France, according to a biography published by Google.

Bonheur grew in influence during the 1840s when her work was exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon. Experts believe her 1849 exhibition "Plowing in Nivernais" helped establish her as a professional artist.

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What is Bonheur known for?

Four years later, she released the piece "The Horse Fair," capturing the horse market in Paris. It would become her most popular work of art, remaining on exhibit at the New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

In 1865, Bonheur was awarded the Legion of Honor, one of France's most prestigious awards.

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