Milanese lady with a fan by Jean-François Portaels

Milanese lady with a fan 1857

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"Milanese Lady with a Fan" is an oil painting by Jean-François Portaels, a Belgian artist, created in 1857. The portrait showcases a young woman in a black shawl, holding a fan, her gaze directed towards the viewer. This work, characteristic of Portaels' realist style, captures a moment of quiet contemplation, highlighting the elegance and grace of the subject against a darkened background. The painting is currently in a private collection and measures 88 x 68.5 cm.