Casati Collection

Indian Dance (La Marquise de Casati), 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
Indian Dance (La Marquise de Casati), 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Luisa Casati, 1912
Luisa Casati

Marchesa Luisa Casati with a Greyhound, 1908. Private Collection

The Marchesa Casati by Giovanni Boldini and a man in a mask, 1913. Found in the collection of Palazzo Fortuny, Musei Civici di Venezia

Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1923. Found in the collection of Espacio Cultural Ignacio Zuloaga

Marchesa Luisa Casati with Greyhound, 1914. Private Collection

Lady In A Yellow Hat With Her Dog (Marchesa Casati). Artist: Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931)
Lady In A Yellow Hat With Her Dog (Marchesa Casati). Private Collection

Portrait of Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Portrait of Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1912. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Shepherds, 1828. Artist: Marlet et Cie
Shepherds, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

From Left To Right, Stanley, Emin, Casati And Officers At Mackays Missionary Station At Usambiro, During Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, In Africa In 1889

Mehmet Emin Pasha And Gaetano Casati Arrive At Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Lake Shore Camp, At Lake Albert In Africa, 1889. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890

MARCHESA LUISA CASATI (1881-1957). Italian socialite and patron of the arts. Photographed in 1912 by Baron Adolph de Meyer

Stanley & Emin Pasha
Emin Pasha relief expedition : the arrival of Emin Pasha and Casati at the lake shore camp

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Luisa Casati, a captivating and enigmatic figure of the early 20th century, was known for her extravagant lifestyle and eccentric fashion choices. In 1912, she became the subject of a mesmerizing portrait by Leon Bakst, showcasing her allure and magnetic presence. One of the most iconic images of Marchesa Luisa Casati is from 1908 when she posed with her beloved Greyhound. The photograph captures their deep bond and hints at Casati's affinity for animals. In another striking painting by Giovanni Boldini in 1913, Marchesa Casati appears alongside a mysterious man wearing a mask. This image reflects her fascination with masquerades and theatricality. Throughout the years, Luisa Casati continued to captivate artists' imaginations. A portrait from 1923 showcases her timeless beauty and elegance that remained undiminished over time. Her love for Greyhounds is evident in various artworks featuring them as companions. One such piece from 1914 shows Marchesa Casati gracefully posing with one of these majestic dogs while donning an exquisite gown. Boldini's "Lady In A Yellow Hat With Her Dog" further immortalizes this enchanting woman who effortlessly commanded attention wherever she went. Leon Bakst's "Indian Dance (La Marquise de Casati)" depicts Luisa in an exotic costume inspired by Indian culture—a testament to her adventurous spirit and willingness to embrace different cultures through art. Beyond being a muse to artists, Luisa had connections to explorers like Sir Henry Morton Stanley and Gaetano Casati. Their expeditions into Africa are documented in photographs showing their encounters during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in 1889—an unexpected facet of this enigmatic woman's life story. Marchesa Luisa Casati remains an enduring symbol of extravagance, individuality, and artistic inspiration. Her legacy lives on through these captivating images that continue to fascinate and inspire generations to come.