Refined medium-large oil on canvas painting, embellished with a carved and gilded wooden frame. The painting depicts the famous Greek poetess Sappho, whose identification is further confirmed by the presence of her inscription in the lower left corner. The woman is portrayed with romantic taste, leaning out of a window balcony, from which a landscape can be seen on the horizon. Her gaze, directed outwards, is sweet, almost in love, in keeping with the poetic nature of the figure, as Sappho is known for her famous love poems written on the island of Lesbos, her homeland. The woman wears rich, colourful garments, a veil covering her raven hair, held in place by a diadem on her forehead. She is also adorned with gold bracelets and a pearl necklace, which accentuate the refinement of the figure. This is a painting of great taste and elegance, capable of adding a touch of class and antiquity to any environment. Finally, the painting also bears the signature of the artist, visible on the canvas in the lower left corner, "Enrico Fanfani", a famous Florentine painter (1824-1885), active in Florence from the mid-19th century.
Measurements: H x W x D overall 136 x 107 x 5cm; H x W artwork only 118 x 88cm
