Portrait of a lady 1850

"Portrait of a Lady" is a charcoal drawing by Italian artist Gerolamo Induno, created in 1850. The piece depicts a woman in a dark dress, her gaze directed toward the viewer. The artist's use of charcoal creates subtle shading and texture, highlighting the sitter's features and the folds of her clothing. Induno was known for his portraits and genre scenes, often capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The drawing's intimate scale and realistic style are characteristic of the 19th-century realism movement.