Pastel

Done in the school of Rosalba Carriera, 18th century portrait of a women with a gilt frame. Untitled and undated, done with oil pastel.

Rosalba Carriera was born in Venice on October 7, 1675, the daughter of Angelo Carriera. She showed her artistic talent at an early age by making designs for lace; she then turned her attention to decorations of snuff-boxes. She became a pupil of Guiseppe Diamentine and Antonio Balestra but her style was mainly inspired by works of Pietro Liberi. She painted at first in oil, but her reputation was gained from her miniatures and crayon portraits. In 1705 she was elected a member of the Academy at Rome.

H 24.5 in. x W 21 in. x D 2.5 in.

H 16.25 in x W 13 in x D .25 in.