Anna Kleinman Research Files on Rosalba Carriera
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
- Kleinman, Anna (Person)
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.
Subject
- Carriera, Rosalba, 1675-1757 (Person)
- 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
