Women loading wood in the port of Anzio 1852

"Women Loading Wood in the Port of Anzio" (1852) by Giovanni (Nino) Costa depicts a group of women carrying bundles of wood near the shoreline. The painting, currently housed in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome, captures a moment of daily life in the Italian port city of Anzio. Costa's realistic style and focus on the working class are characteristic of the Italian Realist movement, emphasizing social themes and highlighting the lives of ordinary people. The painting offers a glimpse into the working lives of women in the mid-19th century, contributing to a broader understanding of social conditions during this era.