Natale Schiavoni (1777-1858), Attributed to - La lettera

Circle of Natale Schiavoni (Chioggia, 1777 – Venice, 1858)
The Letter
Elegant 19th-century painting depicting a young woman caught in the act of holding a letter, seated beside a writing desk on which an inkwell, a goose quill, and other writing-related items are visible.

The work is catalogued as: “Natale Schiavoni – Umkreis/Circle (1777–1858), Der Brief, Öl auf Metall”

Author/attribution: Circle of Natale Schiavoni
Period: 19th century
Title: The Letter (Der Brief)
Technique: oil on metal
Dimensions of the work: approximately 42 × 34 cm
Subject: young woman with a letter at a writing desk
Frame: substantial gold frame, as in photographs

Purchase: April 20, 2021 Reference: 138-68563/1

Documentation: original invoice available.