Carolina Giovanna Carlesimo: The Enigmatic Juana Romani Born in the heart of Italy, Carolina Giovanna Carlesimo – later known as Juana Romani – was a captivating figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Parisian art. Her life unfolded with a dramatic shift from humble beginnings to a brief but intensely creative career as both model and painter. A woman shrouded in mystery, she navigated the vibrant, often challenging world of artis…