Two Ladies of Ancient Rome c. 1893

"Two Ladies of Ancient Rome" is a charcoal drawing on paper by the artist Paolo Mei, created in 1893. The artwork depicts two women, both dressed in Roman attire, against a light blue background. The woman on the left is seated and looking at a hand mirror, while the woman on the right is standing and holding a pitcher. The drawing's delicate lines and shading evoke a sense of classical elegance, suggesting a timeless moment in history. The artwork is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.