1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of Belvedere
Girl with Flowers is a 1820 oil by Natale Schiavoni, held at Belvedere.
This painting shows a young woman with dark hair and a green dress, holding flowers. The background is dark red. The woman's face is painted in detail, with a soft expression. Her dark hair is styled in a neat updo. She wears a green dress with a gold trim around the neckline. The flowers in her hands are white and pink. The painting is an example of the artist's skill in capturing realistic portraits. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the glazing technique.
Natale Schiavoni (25 April 1777 – 15 April 1858) was an Italian painter and engraver, specializing in history and portraits. Many of his paintings depict seductive nubile women.
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