Old World Portraits
Caterina Sagredo Barbarigo
Rosalba Carriera
A masterpiece of Rococo elegance, this luminous pastel captures the refined beauty of a Venetian noblewoman.
The Singer Faustina Bordoni with a Musical Score
Rosalba Carriera
1724 · Paper, Pastel
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of the celebrated soprano Faustina Bordoni by Rosalba Carriera.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with cooler, clearer color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Bedroom · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1724, this luminous pastel by Rosalba Carriera depicts the famous Italian singer Faustina Bordoni. The work is a masterpiece of the Rococo period, showcasing Carriera's signature ability to achieve soft, skin-like textures and atmospheric light using the pastel medium.
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