Anna Kleinman Research Files on Rosalba Carriera, undated.

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Anna Kleinman Research Files on Rosalba Carriera, undated.

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The collection consists of typescript photocopies of English translations of the correspondence and diary of Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757). Originally in French and Italian, the documents were translated by Anna Kleinman. Explanatory footnotes, biographical sketches of correspondents, and microfilm of the original diary and letters from the Biblioteca Laurenziana in Florence are included.

1 linear foot (2 boxes)

Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection

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Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection

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Carriera, Rosalba, 1675-1757

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Kleinman, Anna.

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Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757), a prominent Italian portrait artist, began her career painting miniatures on ivory for the lids of snuff boxes. She turned to portrait painting and became known for her exclusive use of pastels. Carriera was elected to the Academy of St. Luke in Rome, the Academy of Bologna, and the Florence Academy in 1705. Her work was in high demand, and she obtained commissions for hundreds of portraits of royalty, nobility, and diplomats in the courts of Italy, France, and Pola...