Jonge Florentijnse vrouw
Carl August Deis
1833 - 1884
Medium
etching
Dimensions
174; 222
About this artwork
height 222 mm x width 174 mm
Art Historical Context
**Jonge Florentijnse (Young Florentine Woman)** *Carl August Deis, etching, 1833–1884, 222 × 174 mm* Carl August Deis captures the poised elegance of a young woman Florence in this delicate etching, a nod to the enduring allure of Renaissance Italy during the 19th century. Produced amid a Romantic fascination with Mediterranean cultures, the work reflects how Northern European artists like Deis romanticized Italian subjects, blending exoticism with intimate portraiture. At roughly 22 × 17 cm, its modest scale invites close viewing, evoking the personal sketchbooks of traveling artists explo...