Studie einer jungen sitzenden Italienerin 

"Studie einer jungen sitzenden Italienerin" (Study of a Young Sitting Italian Woman) is a watercolor on paper by Johann Heinrich Hasselhorst, a German artist born in 1825. The painting, currently housed in the Städel Museum, portrays a young woman in traditional Italian garb, sitting with her hands clasped in her lap. Her gaze is cast downward, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. Hasselhorst’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of her clothing, particularly the elaborate embroidery on her skirt. This piece exemplifies the artist's fascination with the people and culture of Italy, a popular subject among 19th-century European artists.