Armando Miraglia (1928-?) - Il dipinto

The painting depicts a scene inside an artist's studio, in a realist style with a strong nineteenth-century imprint.
In the center-left sits an elderly artist, with a weathered appearance: long, unruly hair, a stubbly beard, and a face marked by wrinkles. He wears a dark green jacket and a red scarf tied around his neck. He is slightly leaning forward, focused, and holds in his left hand a palette loaded with colors. His gaze is directed toward the model.
Opposite him, on a wooden easel, is a canvas that is either still empty or just sketched in.
To the right, the model is a young woman with a full figure, depicted in half-length. She is nude from the waist up, with bare breasts. Her dark hair is pulled into a braid or a soft bun, and she wears only a red-violet drapery that covers her hips and legs. She is seated, with her arms crossed and resting on her knees, and she looks at the artist with a calm and direct, almost melancholic, gaze.
The brushwork is soft and rich, with a good rendering of volumes and light. The color palette is dominated by warm tones (brown, ochre, burgundy red) and dark greens, creating an elegant contrast with the model’s light skin tone and the artist’s red scarf.
The frame visible in the photo is included as a courtesy and is not considered an integral part of the work. Any damage to the frame will not be a valid reason for complaints or order cancellations.
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