Rosina Ferrara, Head of a Capri Girl
1878 Denver Art Museum
About this artwork
This portrait study of Rosina Ferrara, a favorite model of Sargent's during his time in Capri, is rendered in delicate pastel on paper. The work features a dedicatory inscription from the artist to a friend at the bottom right corner.
Did you know?
Rosina Ferrara was a local Capri woman who became a muse for several international artists in the late 19th century due to her striking Mediterranean beauty. Sargent was so captivated by her appearance that he painted her multiple times, often depicting her with a natural, unposed grace that contrasted with the more formal portraiture of the era.
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Rosina Ferrara, Head of a Capri Girl
John Singer Sargent, 1878
