Rosalba Carriera

Rosalba Carriera, born in 1673 in Venice and died in 1757 in Venice, was an Italian painter known for her portraits and pastel works. Her paintings, such as 'Portrait of a Young Woman' and 'The Spring,' are celebrated for their delicate and elegant compositions, capturing the essence of Rococo charm and beauty. Influenced by the Venetian School and her contemporary Antoine Watteau, Carriera's technique involved a refined and atmospheric approach to composition and color, conveying the grace and whimsy of her subjects. Her career was marked by her ability to depict the elegance and fantasy of the Venetian aristocracy, making her a notable figure in 18th-century Italian painting.