2.000,00 €
We are pleased to present this splendid oil on canvas painting from the 19th-century Italian school. The painting depicts a young woman sitting outdoors on a stone terrace. She is depicted in three-quarter view, facing right, with her large blue eyes gazing at the viewer. A faint smile conveys serenity and composure. Her hair is brown, glossy, straight on top and with voluminous curls at the sides of her face, in keeping with the hairstyles of the time. She wears a long, light, and refined ivory-colored day dress. A few pieces of jewelry emphasize her aristocratic social status, albeit without excess, yet with great elegance: a cameo brooch adorns the collar at the center of her chest, and a gold bracelet adorns her left wrist.
Her wedding ring is clearly visible on her left finger, underscoring her social status as a young married woman. We note that her hands are delicately clasped in her lap, and her right hand holds a small book with a dark red cover. The woman is seated in a bright red wooden armchair, a style attributable to the Louis-Philippe period. A bright blue scarf drapes over the armrest of the chair. The background depicts a delicately nuanced outdoor landscape, completing the work without distracting attention from the subject of the portrait.
This wonderful portrait is of excellent artistic quality, with delicately blended brushstrokes. The light illuminates the figure from the front, highlighting her pale complexion and the whiteness of her dress against the darker tones of the background. The artist has included several personal details that allow us to imagine the personality and life of this young woman. We have identified some characteristic elements, but by observing this painting, you too will be transported into the life of a young 19th-century woman, imagining its details.
A wonderful painting that will enchant your guests! If you love antique portraits, you absolutely must add this splendid painting to your collection. The painting is perfectly enhanced by a splendid gilded wooden frame with relief decorations. The frame has undergone some restoration at the corners, but this does not compromise its overall aesthetic.
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| DIMENSIONS | Frame dimensions (cm): Height: 50 Width: 42.5 Depth: 8 Painting (cm): Height: 34 Width: 27.5 |
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| SHIPPING | Italy free Europe Euro 50 United States Euro 200 Contact us for other destinations |
