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Portrait of Vincenza Scaccia, the artist's girlfriend, by Francesco Hayez, oil, 1816

Portrait of Vincenza Scaccia, the artist's girlfriend

Francesco Hayez

1816

oil

canvas

From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Vincenza Scaccia, the artist's girlfriend is a 1816 oil by Francesco Hayez, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.

Who painted this?
Francesco Hayez
When & what style?
1816
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca di Brera

About this work

This painting shows a woman's face and upper body. She wears a colorful headscarf and a white cloth around her head. The background is a plain beige color. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. Her expression is neutral, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image of the woman. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Francesco Hayez.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco Hayez
Artist

Francesco Hayez

Francesco Hayez (Italian: ; 10 February 1791 – 12 February 1882) was an Italian painter.

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