This is a "portrait of a young woman" from the first half of the 19th century. The girl is portrayed looking into the distance, in keeping with the typical Romantic style, and is wearing the typical clothing of the Italian Risorgimento period (1820-1861). The engraver, with a love of detail, has captured the intricate hairstyle near the ear and the woman's clean, delicate features. She is likely the daughter of a merchant from northern Italy, possibly Turin. Time has stained the heavy cardboard on which this delicate work is made, but has not diminished its charm. Dimensions: 65x55 cm 5x55