La ceinture 

"La ceinture," a painting by Greek artist Theodoros Ralli (1852-1909), depicts a woman in traditional clothing, possibly from the Balkans. The woman, whose identity remains unknown, is captured standing in a contemplative pose, her head bowed and her gaze cast downward. The long red sash, the subject of the artwork, drapes dramatically around her waist and spills onto the ground, adding a striking pop of color against the earthy tones of the backdrop. Ralli's depiction of the woman's form is characterized by a sense of realism, with meticulous attention paid to the details of her clothing, including the texture of the fabric and the intricate folds of her skirt. The composition and subject matter are evocative of traditional genre painting, a style popular throughout the 19th century.