“The Chiarrucia” is an oil painting on canvas created by Alexandre Cabanel in 1848, measuring 97 by 78 cm. The artwork belongs to the Academicism movement and is classified as a portrait.
The artwork presents a woman adorned in traditional attire, depicted with meticulous detail characteristic of the Academicism movement. She wears a white, loosely fitted blouse with a red dress cinched at the waist, exuding a sense of rustic elegance. Her head is slightly turned towards the viewer, capturing a moment of candid engagement. The background features a pastoral landscape, with a glimpse of distant architecture set against a serene sky. Delicate foliage frames the scene, adding an element of natural grace to the composition. The woman’s expression, coupled with the soft interplay of light and shadow, lends the painting a lifelike and contemplative quality.
