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Southern Italian Woman Dressed for Church

Francesco Paolo Michetti

1886

pastel

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Southern Italian Woman Dressed for Church is a 1886 pastel by Francesco Paolo Michetti, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francesco Paolo Michetti
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman dressed for church, wearing a long white dress and a red and black striped shawl. She has a rosary in her hands and a hat on her head. The background is a light brown color. The woman's clothing and the rosary suggest that she is a devout Catholic, and the hat and shawl add a touch of elegance to her outfit. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement, which emphasized capturing everyday life and scenes in a realistic and spontaneous way.