The Marchesa Casati: Portraits of a Muse

by Scot D. Ryersson and Michael Orlando Yaccarino

" I want to be a living work of art. "--The Marchesa Luisa Casati During the first half of the twentieth century, the Marchesa Luisa Casati (1881-1957) was Europe's most notorious celebrity. Her extravagant lifestyle, eccentric personality, and scandalous escapades captivated and inspired some of the most influential artists of her time. She was painted by Boldini and Augustus John, sketched by Drian and Alastair, and photographed by Man Ray and Cecil...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081094815X
• ISBN13: 9780810948150
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.5" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary