The woman who seduced the great Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio and would become the muse for the greatest artists of her time is celebrated in an exhibition in Venice

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Marisa Berenson dressed as the Marchesa for the Rothschild Proust Ball, 1971

From the book "A Century of Fashion" by Jean-Philippe Worth, 1928.

1914 Roberto Montenegro, Portrait of Marchesa Luisa Casati

Marchesa Luisa Casati

Man Ray (August 27, 1890 – November 18, 1976), born Emmanuel Radnitzky, was an American artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. Perhaps best described simply as a modernist, he was a significant contributor to both the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. Best known in the art world for his avant-garde photography, Man Ray produced major works in a variety of media and considered himself a painter above all. He was also a renowned fashion and…

Luisa Casati Stampa di Soncino, Marchesa di Roma (Milan, 23 January 1881 - London, 1 June 1957) was an eccentric Italian heiress, muse, and patroness of the arts in early 20th century Europe. THE MARCHESA CASATI

Marchesa Luisa Casati: Famous for walking her pet cheetahs with diamond encrusted leashes through the streets of Venice wearing nothing but a fur coat.