The Miniature 1843 - 1925

Attilio Simonetti's "The Miniature" (1843 - 1925), currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a delicate watercolor painting depicting a woman in a lavishly decorated interior. Dressed in a yellow gown with a green shawl and holding a single white flower, she stands before a richly adorned pedestal and a decorative vase. The woman's posture and the quiet ambiance suggest a moment of contemplation, perhaps reflecting on the beauty of the surrounding objects. The painting captures the refined taste and elegance of the late 19th-century interior design, showcasing Simonetti's masterful use of watercolor to render both delicate details and the overall sense of quiet luxury.