Francesca Alexander (1837-1917), originally known as Ester Frances Alexander was an accomplished Illustrator, author, painter and philanthropist. Born in Boston to Francis Alexander, a famous American portrait painter and Lucia Gray Swett, a wealthy heiress. When she was 16, Alexander moved to Florence where she would spend the rest of her life. Alexander, though not classically trained, was a gifted illustrator. Learning from her father, she would draw anything and everythi

Wednesday, November 26, 2025. At 5.30 p.m. Language: english. Il Palmerino invites you to a lecture by U.S. writer and professor Jacqueline Marie Musacchio about her book on the art and life of Francesca Alexander.

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Language: Italian. Il Palmerino invited you to a conference with Giulia Calvi, introduced by Carlotta Sorba, recounting the history of clothing, bodies, and imagery all around the world.

At 5.30 pm on November 26, 2025, join us at Il Palmerino Cultural Association, in the Colonica di Villa Il Palmerino, for a lecture by US writer and professor Jacqueline Marie Musacchio, entitled: The Art and Life of Francesca Alexander (1837 - 1917), after her recently published book by the same name. Francesca Alexander and her parents moved from Boston to Florence in 1853 and became part of the city's thriving international community. She was a largely self-taught artist,

Thursday, November 20, 2025. At 6.00 p.m. Language: italian. We invite you to a conversation between Domenico Savini and Silvio Balloni about the close friendship of the painter Giovanni Fattori and the Corsini family.

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5.30 pm.A Book Presentation and a conversation between Paola Ballerini and Andrea Gigli.