After Rosalba Carriera, Allegory, 19th Century, Pastel on Paper

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Pastel on paper “Allegory”, Italian School, following Rosalba Carriera, 19th century – Italy

Technique: Pastel on paper
Title of the … Read more Pastel on paper “Allegory”, Italian School, following Rosalba Carriera, 19th century – Italy

Technique: Pastel on paper
Title of the work: “Allegory”
School: Italian School, following Rosalba Carriera
Period: 19th century
Good condition for its age and use
Overall dimensions: 55 x 47 x 2.5 cm
Dimensions without frame: 4 x 36 cm

Refined pastel portrait of a young woman on paper, titled “Allegory”, 19th century. It follows an original model by the renowned Italian Rococo painter Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757). A young woman is depicted in three-quarter view with an innocent expression, glancing slightly to the left. She appears semi-nude, with a light gauze draped over her shoulder, revealing her breasts. In her hair, she wears a turquoise diadem and a floral arrangement.

Despite the neutral, flat background, the artist manages to create space using a meticulous and precise technique, achieving a detailed representation of the woman's facial features. It retains its original oval, gilded wooden frame, protected by glass. Pastel became a very popular technique in the 19th century, especially for portraits. This technique requires no solvents, is applied directly to the work surface, and allows for a richness of color and detail.

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