Not being able to wait, or The letter 1867

"Not being able to wait, or The Letter" (1867) by Italian artist Telemaco Signorini depicts a woman seated in a richly adorned interior, writing a letter. The scene is filled with details, from the patterned tablecloth and rug to the framed artwork on the walls. This painting captures the intimacy and quiet contemplation of a private moment, characteristic of Signorini's focus on everyday life. The woman's concentrated expression and the closed door in the background suggest a sense of isolation and the importance of the letter she is writing.