Italian Realist portrait study of a peasant woman. Executed in charcoal on cream wove paper, the work demonstrates a strong command of tonal contrast typical of late 19th academic practice in Italy. Signed in the lower right corner by the artist. In good condition overall, with wear consistent with age. The lower right corner is folded and shows damage; additional wear is visible along the edges of the sheet. Please refer to the photographs for details. Unframed. Size: 24.75 × 19 in.