Ferdinando Ruggeri (XIX-XX) - Ritratto di donna con velo

Refined half-length portrait of a young woman, characterized by an intense expression of melancholic contemplation. The figure is wrapped in a light shawl rendered with soft brushstrokes, in harmony with the warm tones of the background.

The face, carefully modeled, shows a gaze directed upward and a hand resting on the forehead, a gesture that conveys introspection and emotional delicacy. The subtle variations of light in the eyes and the pinkish tones of the skin add naturalness and realism.

The stippled pattern is disciplined on the face and more free in the tissues, with accents of ochre, beige, and browns that create depth. It is a balanced composition, typical of the best Italian portraiture from the 19th to the 20th century.