Young woman with black hair 

This portrait of a young woman with black hair is a work by Italian painter Silvestro Lega. Painted in a realistic style, the portrait features a young woman in profile, adorned with flowers and butterflies. Lega's attention to detail and naturalistic rendering of the subject are characteristic of his style, which drew inspiration from both Romanticism and Realism. This intimate portrait showcases Lega's masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimension. The piece likely depicts a member of the upper class, a common subject for Lega's portraiture.