Portret van een Italiaanse vrouw Possibly 1864 - 1868

This graphite drawing, created between 1864 and 1868 by Charles Alphonse Paul Bellay, depicts a portrait of an Italian woman. The piece is an example of realism, capturing the subject's likeness with a focus on detail. The woman is dressed in a traditional Italian garment and her gaze is direct and engaged, conveying a sense of both beauty and strength. The artist's skillful use of shading creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the subject's features and the fabric of her clothing. This intimate portrait provides a glimpse into the life of an Italian woman in the 19th century.