Italienerinde med en kurv på hovedet 1845

"Italienerinde med en kurv på hovedet" (Italian Woman with a Basket on Her Head), a watercolor by Johan Thomas Lundbye, depicts a woman in traditional Italian attire. The woman is balancing a basket on her head, suggesting her daily life as a working woman. The detail in the woman's clothing and the subtle use of color highlights Lundbye's keen observation of everyday life and his skill as a draftsman. The artwork is a part of a series of sketches by the artist, capturing the various scenes of the Italian countryside. This piece serves as a window into the social and cultural landscape of Italy in the 19th century.