The artwork, titled “Ritratto di signora con fiori,” is a tempera on paper painting created by Giovanni Boldini circa 1870. This work, embodying the Realism art movement, is a portrait genre piece, measuring 27 by 21 centimeters. It is currently housed at the Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori in Livorno, Italy.
The artwork depicts a seated woman adorned in a softly draped white dress, accented with vibrant flowers that cascade over her arm. Her expression is calm and composed, and she gazes directly at the viewer with an air of serene confidence. The background is rendered in warm, muted earth tones, which serve to highlight the delicate details of the woman’s attire and the colorful flowers. Her hair is dark and curled, adorned with a flower, and she wears a choker necklace that complements her elegant appearance. The juxtaposition of the soft, detailed rendering of the figure against the more impressionistic treatment of the background exemplifies Boldini’s skill in capturing both the essence and likeness of his subject.
