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Portrait of the Singer Faustina Bordoni (1697-1781), 1730-1735. Creator: Carriera, Rosalba Giovanna (1657-1757)
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Portrait of the Singer Faustina Bordoni (1697-1781), 1730-1735. Creator: Carriera, Rosalba Giovanna (1657-1757)
Portrait of the Singer Faustina Bordoni (1697-1781), 1730-1735. Found in the collection of the Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento veneziano
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Carriera Mezzo Soprano Pastel On Paper Rosalba Giovanna 1657 1757 Venetian School
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This exquisite pastel portrait depicts the renowned mezzo-soprano Faustina Bordoni, captured in her prime by the skilled hand of Rosalba Carriera in the early 1730s. The Italian artist, Carriera, was a leading figure of the Venetian School and a pioneer in the use of pastels as a medium for portraiture. Faustina Bordoni, born in 1697, was an acclaimed singer of the Italian Baroque period, known for her exceptional vocal abilities and captivating stage presence. Her career spanned several decades, and she graced the stages of major European courts, including those of Vienna, Dresden, and London. The portrait shows Faustina in a three-quarter view, her expressive face turned slightly towards the viewer. Her eyes are closed as if lost in thought or music, her lips slightly parted, revealing a hint of a smile. Her elegant attire, adorned with intricate lace and ribbons, speaks of her status as a celebrated performer. The delicate pastel technique employed by Carriera captures the subtle nuances of Faustina's features, from the fine lines around her eyes to the texture of her hair. This portrait, now housed in the Ca' Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento Veneziano, is a testament to the artistic prowess of Rosalba Carriera and the enduring legacy of Faustina Bordoni as a celebrated singer of the Baroque era.
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