Author: Circle of Rosalba Carriera (Venice 1675 - 1757)Materials: Pastel on paper, frame in carved and gilded woodRefined painting executed with the pastel technique, depicting a bust of a noblewoman. The work fits fully into the production of Rosalba Carriera, the famous Venetian artist who revolutionized European portraiture of the 18th century thanks to the masterful use of dry pigments.The female figure is portrayed with a delicate rendering of the complexion, typical of the Rococo style, characterized by soft nuances and a diffused luminosity. The lady wears a precious gold brocade silk dress, embellished with white lace inserts and a thin jewel chain on the bodice. The hairstyle, gathered and adorned with small flowers, frames a face with a serene and aristocratic gaze.The work is presented within a sumptuous gilded wooden frame, richly worked with foliage motifs and relief decorations, which enhances its decorative and historical importance.The manufacture and chromatic choice refer to the Venetian school of the 18th century, a period in which the pastel portrait became the symbol of elegance and social status of European courts.The object is in a good state of general preservation; the pictorial surface maintains the vivacity of the original pigments, while the frame shows a splendid patina of time. Dimensions cm 63 x 77 including frame - cm 46 x 61 excluding frame.
