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Sewing Woman, by Antonio Amorosi, oil, 1709

Sewing Woman

Antonio Amorosi

1709

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Sewing Woman is a 1709 oil by Antonio Amorosi, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Antonio Amorosi
When & what style?
1709
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting at a table, sewing. She is dressed in a brown dress with a white apron and a red hat. Her hands are busy with the needle and thread, and her face is focused on the task. The woman's attire and the setting suggest a domestic scene, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint creates a warm and intimate atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's quiet activity. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his works.

About the artist

Portrait of Antonio Amorosi
Artist

Antonio Amorosi

Antonio Amorosi (1660 – 5 October 1738) was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque, active in Ascoli Piceno and Rome.

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