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Anna Kleinman Research Files on Rosalba Carriera

 Collection
Identifier: MS.009

Scope and Content Note

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. The text contains explanatory footnotes, some translated from other sources, some added by Kleinman. Also included are biographical sketches of correspondents and microfilm of the original diary and letters from the Biblioteca Laurenziana in Florence.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

These records are open for research under the conditions of The Frick Collection/Frick Art Reference Library Archives access policy. Contact the Archives Department for further information at archives@frick.org.

Historical Note

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 Poland during the course of her career.

Extent

1.0 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Typescript photocopies of the English translations of the correspondence and diary of Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757), prominent Italian portrait artist. Originally in French and Italian, the documents were translated by Anna Kleinman. Collection also includes explanatory footnotes, biographical sketches of correspondents, and microfilm of the original documents.

Arrangement

Materials were kept in their original order.

Provenance

Gift of Anna Kleinman, 1989.

Processing Information

Arranged and described by Susan Chore, 2001 and Shannon Yule, 2009.

Title
Finding Aid for the Anna Kleinman Research Files on Rosalba Carriera MS.009
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Shannon Yule
Date
© 2010 The Frick Collection. All rights reserved.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Frick Collection Archives Repository

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