The painting depicts a female figure caught in a moment of rest next to a fish stall, rendered with a direct and realistic approach that immediately conveys the popular character of the subject.
The composition, built on dark tones and concentrated light, enhances the expressiveness of the face and the tangible presence of the figure, highlighting the narrative quality of the scene.
A Genoese painter active between the late 19th and the first half of the 20th century, Montanella is primarily remembered for his still lifes and scenes of daily life, with a particular fondness for subjects related to the maritime and popular world of his city, such as fishermen, fishmongers, and net menders.
Canvas dimensions: width 71.5 cm, height 101 cm
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