Seated Italian Woman
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This woman sits sideways, her body turned but her face facing us. She wears a bright red jacket with gold trim over a blue skirt, her hands resting in her lap. A colorful headscarf drapes over her head, and her dark hair peeks out beneath it. The background is plain, letting her clothes stand out. Her outfit looks old-fashioned, with patterns and fabrics that suggest a time before modern sewing. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes, making her look relaxed but a little distant. Want to see more like this? Check out Romanticism.
