Fanny Corbaux

Marie Françoise Catherine Doetger "Fanny" Corbaux (1812–1883) was a British painter and biblical commentator. She was also the inventor of kalsomine (calcimine), whitewash with added zinc oxide.^[1]

^ The Spectator. F. C. Westley. 1841. p. 813. It may not be out of place to call attention of artists to a new vehicle, called kalsomine, invented by Miss Fanny Corbaux, in conjunction with her partner, Mr. Spilsbury of Pall Mall; which is said to be as indestructible as it is pure, and works with great facility. Its effect is brilliant in the extreme; the colours reflect the light, and give a lively appearance to the room.

[1] The Spectator. F. C. Westley. 1841. p. 813. It may not be out of place to call attention of artists to a new vehicle, called kalsomine, invented by Miss Fanny Corbaux, in conjunction with her partner, Mr. Spilsbury of Pall Mall; which is said to be as indestructible as it is pure, and works with great facility. Its effect is brilliant in the extreme; the colours reflect the light, and give a lively appearance to the room.

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