Portret van de schrijfster Georg Sand 1840

Luigi Calamatta's 1840 lithograph "Portret van de schrijfster Georg Sand" is a detailed portrait of the famed French novelist and playwright, known for her unconventional lifestyle and literary works. The artist, a prominent Italian engraver and lithographer, captures Sand’s distinct features and the enigmatic aura that captivated her contemporaries. The black-and-white print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Calamatta's skill in capturing the essence of his subject through meticulous detail, enhancing the realism of the portrait.