Room With a View

This Summer we visited the town of Leysin, Switzerland. My Czech great-grandmother, Ruzena Zatkova, died here in a sanatorium for people with Tuberculosis. She was only 38. This was the spectacular view from our hotel room looking down on Leysin with the Alps in the background.

Prague XXVI: Růžena Zátková: The Monograph

We went to the official opening of the Monograph (the big pink book in this photo) to go with the Exhibition on Růžena's work. It was a great opportunity to meet new family members in the Zatka line.



The current Zatka family.



Růžena's grandson Ivo Lucchitta (my father).



Pouring champagne on the book.



Francesca Barbi Marinetti

Prague XXV: Růžena Zátková's Grave

We visited Růžena's grave. It was an adventure finding it, but we managed!

Prague XVI: Růžena Zátková Art Opening

My great grandmother's art opening took place in the Prague Castle. What an incredible room! I was amazed at how many people showed up!









The curator, Alena, gets ready to make her speech.






Two of my relatives watch the ceremonies.












I loved this kid with his suit, long hair, and camera. He is clearly a natural!

Prague XIV: Růžena Zátková

Sculpture of Růžena by Ivan Meštrović.

Prague XIII: Růžena Zátková

Prague XII: Růžena Zátková

Růžena in her last days at Leysin, Switzerland where she eventually died of tuberculosis.