Portret van een Italiaanse vrouw Possibly 1869

"Portret van een Italiaanse vrouw" (Portrait of an Italian Woman), possibly dated 1869, is a lithograph by the Belgian artist Charles Alphonse Paul Bellay (1826-1900). The artwork depicts a young woman with dark hair, wearing a white headscarf and a loose white blouse. The subject's gentle expression and the simple yet detailed rendering of her features evoke a sense of realism and elegance. Bellay's lithograph demonstrates his skill in capturing the essence of his subject, showcasing the beauty of everyday life in Italy.