A Girl with a Flower in Her Hair
1760 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This bust-length portrait depicts a young woman with a delicate white flower pinned in her dark hair, characterized by the soft, idealized features typical of Rotari's genre studies.
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Pietro Rotari was highly celebrated during his lifetime, particularly by the Russian Imperial court, where his portraits of young women were collected by Empress Elizabeth. These works were often produced in series, showcasing various expressions and costumes, and they significantly influenced the portrait style of the Russian aristocracy in the mid-18th century.
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A Girl with a Flower in Her Hair
Pietro Rotari, 1760
