The little orange seller 

This painting by Italian artist Antonio Paoletti depicts a young boy sitting on a cobblestone street in Venice, likely selling oranges. The boy is dressed in worn clothing and sits under a red umbrella, a basket of oranges beside him. Paoletti, known for his genre paintings, captures the everyday life of the city, highlighting the plight of the poor. This work, through its realistic depiction of a child's labor, invites viewers to contemplate social issues of the time. The artist's signature "Antonio Paoletti In. Giov: / Venezia" is visible in the lower right corner.