PORTRAIT OF A LADY AMIDST FLOWERS AND FRUIT (NEW ENTRY)

A fascinating portrait of a lady with beautiful complexion, accentuated by an elegant pearl earring. The lady is depicted leaning against a composition of fruits and flowers. A painting that can be interpreted in two parts. The lady, styled in a neo-classical manner, is painted wearing a white, almost summery dress, with a red stole elegantly draped over her ruched sleeve. She extends her beautiful hand to present the composition, while with the other, she caresses a pomegranate, holding a small branch of red flowers between her long fingers. The fruit and flower composition shows the painter's delight in arranging the fruits one upon the other, with beautiful colorful flowers sprouting nearby. It marks a transition from summer, with the presence of peaches and flowers, to autumn, depicting a pumpkin, plums, 'pizzutella' grapes, and a beautiful pomegranate, all symbolizing abundance, prosperity, wealth, and wisdom. An elegant painting from the early 20th century with vibrant pictorial colorism. Oil on canvas. Italy. Early 20th century. Measurements: Height 80 cm, Width 59.5 cm www.palazzodelbuonsignore.com https://www.romagnavirtualtour.it/virtual-tour-palazzo-del-buon-signore/