Meisje lezend in een boek, in een ovaal 1738 - 1815

This delicate drawing, created between 1738 and 1815 by Francesco Bartolozzi, captures the quiet intimacy of a young woman engrossed in her reading. The subject, framed within an oval, is depicted in a simple pose, her head tilted slightly as she gazes intently at the open book in her hands. Bartolozzi's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, conveying the soft folds of the woman's clothing and the subtle contours of her face. The work is a fine example of the artist's talent for capturing the beauty and grace of his subjects in a refined and elegant style, popular during the 18th century.