This timeline traces Natacha Rambova's movements throughout her life, highlighting the various cities and countries where she lived and traveled, and the impact of these experiences on her artistic and intellectual development.
Salt Lake City and Early Childhood Travels
1897-Early 1900s
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Rambova's early childhood involved frequent moves, including stays in Canada and England, exposing her to diverse cultural environments.
New York City and Exposure to the Arts
Teenage Years
As a teenager, Rambova lived in New York City, where she pursued her passion for dance and the arts, immersing herself in the city's vibrant cultural scene.
Hollywood and the Film Industry
1917-1927
Rambova spent her Hollywood years working as a costume and set designer, living and working primarily in Los Angeles, California.
Europe and Fashion Design
Late 1920s-1930s
After leaving Hollywood, Rambova traveled extensively throughout Europe, particularly Paris, where she pursued her career in fashion design and absorbed European culture.
Spain and Marriage to the Duke of Villahermosa
1930s-1940s
Following her marriage to the Duke of Villahermosa, Rambova resided in Spain for a period, experiencing aristocratic life and immersing herself in Spanish culture.
Alternating Between Europe and the United States
Later Years
In her later years, Rambova divided her time between Europe and the United States, maintaining residences and pursuing her spiritual and intellectual interests in both regions.
