Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Portrait of the Duchess Montejasi-Cicerale (detail) Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Marchioness of Cicerale and Duchess of Montejasi

Unknown

Download

Download image (4.5 MB)

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

Although best remembered for his depictions of ballet dancers and race horses, Degas painted many likenesses of his family members. He probably painted this portrait of his aunt, Stefania Carafa (1819-1901), during an extended visit to Naples, where many of his relatives lived. Described in family papers as a highly indulged, fun-loving child, the duchess grew into the stoic, world-weary woman depicted here. No expensive finery reveals her high social rank; indeed she wears a mourning dress, possibly to observe the recent death of her brother Achille.

Keywords

Cleveland (Ohio), Naples, Italy, Style: French Impressionist, School: Impressionist, Movement: Impressionism, Franch, Painting, Painting

Alt Text

A painted portrait of a person with dark hair and a neutral expression, wearing dark clothing against a muted background. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes and a subdued color palette.

Geographic Location

Cleveland (Ohio); Naples, Italy

Rights

This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/

Access Restrictions

Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.

Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-PFF0002

Portrait of the Duchess Montejasi-Cicerale (detail) Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Marchioness of Cicerale and Duchess of Montejasi

Share

 
COinS