Vrouw met boek 1878

"Vrouw met boek" is a pencil drawing created in 1878 by the Italian artist Roberto Fontana (1844-1907). The piece depicts a woman, likely a young girl, seated and viewed from behind as she reads a book. The subtle hatching and shading techniques used by Fontana create a sense of depth and realism in this intimate portrait. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the subject, combined with the artist's signature in the lower left corner, make it a fine example of Fontana's talent for capturing both likeness and emotion.