 Her father was adamantly opposed to their marriage, but M. Mouchet eventually gave in after insisting that Jean-Émile continue to pursue his career as a painter.The couple had four sons before Henriette was born in Paris, France.The oldest three were harsh with her, but she was deeply attached to the fourth, François, and would become listless and unhappy apart from him.At one point, Henriette's nose was broken while she played with her brothers, which is why her nose is asymmetric.