Italian Artist, Portrait of a Woman Holding a Book, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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This captivating oil on canvas portrait depicts an elderly Italian woman seated in an elegant green velvet chair, gently holding … Read more This captivating oil on canvas portrait depicts an elderly Italian woman seated in an elegant green velvet chair, gently holding a small book. Likely dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), the work is a fine example of provincial Italian portraiture. The sitter’s severe yet dignified expression, combined with the refined lace collar and the meticulous detail in the hands and book, gives the painting an introspective, almost austere charm.

The canvas is mounted on a robust stretcher and framed in a solid wood frame (4 cm thick), for a total size of 88 x 118 cm. The painting itself measures 80 x 110 cm. The back of the canvas and frame show appropriate age-related wear, consistent with its presumed age.

This piece stands out for its authenticity and expressive presence, and could be styled in both classic and eclectic interiors—even with a touch of humor or irony.

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