Bust of a Young Woman

Angelo Asti

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Realism
key Notes:
Portraiture, Idealized Beauty
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Bust of a Young Woman," created by Italian painter Angelo Asti in the late 19th century, exemplifies the artist's skill in portraying the delicate features and emotional depth of his subjects. The painting reflects the broader trends of the period, emphasizing realism and the exploration of feminine beauty, which contributed to Asti's recognition within the academic art circles of his time.

Description of the work:

"Bust of a Young Woman" by Angelo Asti is characterized by its delicate rendering of the subject's features, showcasing a soft, luminous palette that enhances the three-dimensionality of the form. The composition emphasizes the subject's serene expression and graceful posture, framed by flowing hair that contributes to the overall sense of elegance and refinement inherent in Asti's portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Bust of a Young Woman