Veiled woman 1869

This marble bust, created by Italian sculptor Giovanni Battista Lombardi in 1869, depicts a veiled woman. The sculpture, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is characterized by the intricate detail of the woman’s draped clothing, which obscures her features and creates a sense of mystery. The artist’s masterful rendering of the fabric, highlighting its folds and textures, evokes a sense of both elegance and sorrow, inviting viewers to contemplate the veiled woman’s hidden emotions.