The artwork entitled “Half figure of a woman holding out a flower” is created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi and belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement. This piece is categorized under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork portrays a woman depicted in half figure, gracefully holding out a flower with her right hand. Her clothing is detailed with flowing lines, emphasizing the texture and folds of her garments. The woman’s serene expression and posture, combined with the delicate rendering of her jewelry and hair, invoke a sense of classical elegance and poise. The simplicity of the sketch showcases Piranesi’s skilled draftsmanship and his ability to capture the essence of his subject with refined lines and minimalistic detail.
