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Rita DiCaprio (born February 23, 1960) is an American artist. Her work has been featured in numerous galleries and museums, and has been seen as an extension of the latter day Hudson River School. DiCaprio's work has received much acclaim; prints of her art have been sold at several museums, including the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Her original work has been on display at the Morris-Jumel Mansion in Upper Manhattan and the Governors Island area of New York City, and has been exhibited with Dino Danelli.

DiCaprio was born in Hamden, CT, to Margaret Zona DiCaprio and Anthony DiCaprio. She began painting at the age of 5, and later began a career as a professional artist.

Following several local awards, her career began to achieve more prominence after being exhibited at several nationally known institutions. This led to a series of high profile gallery exhibitions, as well as permanent collections in the Batcheller Mansion Inn and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Her work has also been auctioned at the Olana State Historic Site, prior to which she developed a reputation in the New York City art scene. She has additionally been featured in ArtHamptons.

DiCaprio is primarily influenced by the Hudson River School. Her favored medium is oil pastels; she is a Signature Member of the Oil Pastel Society. She is known for her impressionistic landscapes, and she has been actively involved with philanthropic causes such as Landscapes for Landsake. Her chief influences include Walter Launt Palmer, Albert Bierstadt, and Frederic Church. Her work has been described as "tonalist" and "luminist".