Portrait of Antonietta Negroni Prati Morosini as a child 1858

Francesco Hayez's 1858 painting "Portrait of Antonietta Negroni Prati Morosini as a child" depicts a young girl, dressed in a white gown with a blue sash, holding a bouquet of flowers. This romantic portrait, housed in the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan, is characteristic of Hayez's style, known for its meticulous detail and focus on portraying childhood innocence. The presence of flowers, often symbolizing youth and beauty, enhances the subject's charming presence and adds to the overall sentimentality of the work.