Artwork
Italian Woman. Study
Italian Woman. Study is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist August Riedel. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum. Italian Woman.
About this work
Overview
Italian Woman. Study is a 1835 painting by August Riedel, a German artist who worked extensively in Italy. The work is a portrait executed in a straightforward and intimate style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in profile, wearing a white headscarf and orange robe, with a gold earring. Her attire and hairstyle evoke a simple, everyday life. Her upward gaze and softly rendered features contribute to a contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employed muted colors and gentle lighting to create a sense of intimacy. The Biedermeier period's characteristic straightforwardness is evident in the work's unadorned representation of the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum, having been completed by Riedel in 1835 during the Biedermeier period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Friedrich Ludwig Heinrich August Riedel (25 December 1799, Bayreuth – 6 August 1883, Rome) was a German painter who spent much of his career in Italy.
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