Rosina Ferrara: Biography, Facts and Career
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Rosina Ferrara (1861–1934) was an Italian artist's model from the island of Capri, who became the favorite muse of American expatriate artist John Singer Sargent. Captivated by her exotic beauty, a variety of 19th-century artists, including Charles Sprague Pearce, Frank Hyde, and George Randolph Barse, made works of art of her. Ferrara was featured in the 2003 art exhibit "Sargent's Women" at New York City's Adelson Galleries, as well as in the book Sargent's Women published that year. At about the age of thirty, Ferrara married Barse and they moved to the United States, settling in Westchester County, New York.
Quick facts about Rosina Ferrara
- Full name: Rosina Ferrara
- Born: 1861-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of Italy
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q276084
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Who is Rosina Ferrara?
Rosina Ferrara (1861–1934) was an Italian artist's model from the island of Capri, who became the favorite muse of American expatriate artist John Singer Sargent.
What nationality is Rosina Ferrara?
Rosina Ferrara is Kingdom of Italy.
When was Rosina Ferrara born?
Rosina Ferrara was born on 1861-01-01.
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