Infinite variety: the life and legend of the marchesa casati
Auteur :
Ryersson, Scot D.
Éditeur :
Ryersson, Scot D.
ISBN :
9780816645206
Date de publication :
1 juil. 2004
Dimensions :
22,9 x 14,9 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
363 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
For the first three decades of the twentieth century, the Marchesa Casati astounded Europe: nude servants gilded in gold leaf attended her; bizarrre wax mannequins sat as guests at her dining table; and she was infamous for her evening strolls, naked beneath her furs, parading cheetahs on diamond-studded leashes.