Rosita Mauri
Rosita Mauri | |
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Portrait head by Nadar, 1881 | |
| Born | María Isabel Amada Antonia Rosa Mauri Segura 15 November 1850 |
| Died | 3 December 1923 (aged 73) |
| Burial place | Montparnasse Cemetery |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer and ballet teacher |
María Isabel Amada Antonia Rosa Mauri Segura or Roseta Mauri y Segura (15 September 1850 – 3 December 1923) was a Spanish dancer and ballet teacher. Her year of birth has also been quoted as between 1849 and 1856. A prima ballerina of international reputation, she was depicted frequently by artists, sculptors and photographers and was also the subject of several poetic tributes.