early life and education lucy citti ferreira, a renowned brazilian artist, was born in são paulo, brazil in 1911. her formative years were spent in italy and france, where she began her artistic journey in 1930. she attended the école des beaux-arts du havre and later the école des beaux-arts de paris, laying the foundation for her future success. artistic career upon returning to brazil in 1934, lucy citti ferreira embarked on her artistic career, distinguishing herself as a painter, drawer, engraver, and teacher. her work, characterized by its unique blend of brazilian and european influenc…