Renske Mann

Born in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), Renske Mann sought refuge in the Netherlands with her family after Independence. Aged 20, Renske moved to London where she met Cyril Mann, a gifted, unsuccessful artist who was 28 years her senior. With little art knowledge, yet convinced of Cyril's genius, Renske offered to be his model and muse, as well as provide financial support. With Cyril's encouragement, Renske filled her educational gaps and she had a successful career in PR which allowed...See more

Born in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), Renske Mann sought refuge in the Netherlands with her family after Independence. Aged 20, Renske moved to London where she met Cyril Mann, a gifted, unsuccessful artist who was 28 years her senior. With little art knowledge, yet convinced of Cyril's genius, Renske offered to be his model and muse, as well as provide financial support. With Cyril's encouragement, Renske filled her educational gaps and she had a successful career in PR which allowed her to help him for the next 20 years. See less