Title: The new flowering
Description: An assemblage of paintings by various Ottocento artists depicting women from various social strata going about their daily pursuits. These paintings suggest a period of societal renewal and vitality, particularly among the middle classes, as the elements of romanticism and naturalism are blended with the characteristic Italian aptitude for proportion, harmony, delicacy and refinement. Includes commentary by the editor.
Subjects: Italian Art, Women in art, Romanticism in art, Naturalism in art
Time periods: 19th century