Portrait of a young girl
1753
oil
From the collection of Department of Paintings of the Louvre
1753
oil
From the collection of Department of Paintings of the Louvre
The painting depicts a young girl in a profile view, facing left. She has dark hair pulled back and adorned with a white ribbon or flower. Her attire consists of a dark dress with a light-colored shawl draped over her right shoulder. The girl's gaze is directed upward, and her right hand is raised to her chin. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. This portrait is reminiscent of the works of Ubaldo Gandolfi, an artist known for his skillful use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.
