Deanna Milvia Frosini

Deanna Milvia Frosini (2 February 1940 – 15 May 2021) was an Italian actress and painter.

Deanna Milvia Frosini
Born	2 February 1940 Pistoia, Italy
Died	15 May 2021(2021-05-15) (aged 81) Rome, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Occupation	Painter

Biography

Frosini was born in Pistoia in 1940 and moved to Rome at the age of 20. A figurative painter, her works were characterized by their hyper-realistic qualities. From 1987 to 1989, she painted portraits of the first Italian Presidents, which were exhibited at the Chigi Palace. Her paintings were also displayed at the headquarters of the Italian Socialist Party. Additionally, she painted a portrait of former Prime Minister Bettino Craxi.^[1] In 2009, the Council of Ministers granted her a state-sponsored allowance via the Bacchelli law.^[2] Throughout her career, she collaborated with many leftist Italians, such as Alberto Moravia, Dacia Maraini, and Dario Bellezza.

In addition to her painting career, Frosini was also an actress. Her career was inspired by Pier Paolo Pasolini.^[3]

Deanna Milvia Frosini died in Rome on 15 May 2021 at the age of 81.

Filmography

Actress

• Il seme dell'uomo (1969)
• Under the Sign of Scorpio (1969)
• Wind from the East (1970)
• Lettera aperta a un giornale della sera (1970)

Set designer

• Private Vices, Public Pleasures (1976)

References

1. Mannelli, Ricardo (15 May 2021). "In ricordo di Deanna Frosini, l'artista che mi ha fatto diventare un artista". La Repubblica (in Italian). Rome. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
2. "Addio a Deanna Frosini, la pittrice dei presidenti Ritrasse anche Craxi". Quotidiano.net (in Italian). Rome. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
3. "**Arte: è morta Deanna Frosini, la pittrice iperrealista del Psi**". Sardiniapost.it (in Italian). 16 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.