Province, Terra di lavoro 1804

"Province, Terra di lavoro" (1804) by Saverio della Gatta is a watercolor painting depicting a group of figures in traditional Italian clothing. The scene likely portrays everyday life in a rural Italian village, with the central figure, a woman in a white veil, possibly representing a bride or a woman of prominence. Della Gatta, an Italian artist known for his detailed portrayals of local life, captures the specific regional costumes and the social interactions of the villagers. The painting exemplifies the genre of costume studies, a popular trend in 19th-century Italian art, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of the time.