Delicate oil on panel painting by Italian artist Giorgio Carpanini, depicting an angel in a contemplative prayer pose. The figure is rendered with soft lines and a poetic, serene expression, with hands joined and eyes lowered, creating an intimate and spiritual atmosphere. Warm, subtle tones enhance the gentle features of the face and hands, emphasizing the lyrical character typical of the artist’s figurative style. The painting is signed at the lower part of the composition. On the reverse there are handwritten annotations by the artist confirming authenticity, title, technique and date: “Angelo in preghiera”, oil on panel, 1971, together with the artist’s name and his Milan address. Giorgio Carpanini was an Italian painter active mainly in Milan, appreciated for his poetic figurative works with spiritual and symbolic themes. During his career he participated in several exhibitions and artistic events in Italy, receiving various awards and recognitions, which contributed to establishing his reputation among Italian painters of the second half of the 20th century. The artwork comes from a private Italian collection. Dimensions (painting) 35 × 45 cm The painting is sold with its frame but without glass, that for safety reasons will be removed during the shipping to avoid possible damage. Condition Good overall condition with normal signs of age.