Young peasant girl 1852

Alexandre Antigna's "Young peasant girl" (1852) is a portrait of a young woman in a simple white blouse and brown skirt. The girl is seated with her hands clasped in her lap, her gaze directed to the right. The painting is notable for its realism, with Antigna depicting the girl's rough clothing and worn features with a sense of authenticity. The artwork is a prime example of 19th-century realism, highlighting the lives of ordinary people in rural France. The painting's muted colors and simple composition create a sense of quiet contemplation.