The new flowering

By Joseph A. Antinoro-Polizzi

Subjects: Italian Art, Romanticism in art, Naturalism in art, Women in art

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.