Off to the market 1860

"Off to the Market," painted in 1860 by Anton Romako, depicts a young woman carrying a basket of produce on her head and a bundle of stalks in her arms, likely on her way to sell her wares. The realism of the scene, the woman's traditional clothing, and the mountainous background suggest the painting's theme of peasant life in rural Italy, a popular subject for Romanticism in the 19th century. The use of light and shadow, as well as the overall composition, contribute to a sense of depth and realism in the work.