The artwork titled “Signora Massimino” is by the artist Umberto Boccioni. Created in 1908 in Milan, Italy, the painting employs oil on canvas as its medium and measures 151 x 123 cm. This portrait, which falls under the genres of Divisionism and Impressionism, exemplifies Boccioni’s masterful use of these art movements’ techniques.
In the artwork, the subject, a woman, is seated poised and elegantly dressed in a light, flowing garment, adorned with a green ribbon. She holds an open book in her hands, suggesting a moment of quiet introspection or leisure. The backdrop features a window through which an urban scene of Milan can be observed, including faint figures and a horse-drawn carriage. The window’s wrought iron bars add a layer of complexity to the composition. The impressionistic brushstrokes and luminous color palette contribute to the painting’s vibrant yet serene atmosphere, capturing both the interior grace of the subject and the exterior life in the cityscape.
