“Two Little Italian Girls by a Village” is an artwork by John William Waterhouse, completed circa 1889. The artwork, rendered in oil on canvas, is an example of the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. It measures 60.96 by 38.1 centimeters and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays two young Italian girls situated in a rural village landscape. One girl stands amongst rocky terrain and lush greenery, her long skirt and blouse indicating traditional attire, while the other girl is seen climbing or leaning against a stone wall, partially obscured by the dense foliage. The background features simple, rustic buildings under the bright blue sky, evoking a sense of idyllic rural life. The scene is bathed in natural light, highlighting the vibrancy of the surroundings and the simplicity of village life.