How to Pronounce Elisabetta Keller
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Jul 06, 1891 Monza, Lombardy, Italy Died on 19 Feb 1969 (aged 77)
Swiss-Italian painter
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About Elisabetta Keller
- Elisabetta Keller, also known as Elisabeth Keller, (6 July 1891 – 19 February 1969) was a Swiss artist born in Italy and a founder of the Italian Soroptimist Club.Keller worked in many media, but preferred pastels.
- Though she created landscapes and still life, she was noted for her portraits, which were often of the upper-class and bourgeoisie of Milan.
- Among her subjects were her close friend, the poet Delio Tessa, and Pope Pius XI, a long-time family friend.The Soroptimist Club of Milan, the first Soroptimist club in Italy, was organized during a series of meetings held at Keller's residence in 1928.
- Besides Keller, the first 25 members included the composer Giulia Recli and the writer Ada Negri.
- In 1931, Elisabeth Keller became the second president of the organization.
