Elisabetta Keller

Elisabetta Keller, also known as Elisabeth Keller, (6 July 1891 – 19 February 1969)[1] was a Swiss artist born in Italy and a founder of the Italian Soroptimist Club.

[2] 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.

[3][4] 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.