Portrait of a Girl

Giacomo di Chirico, artist

1844–1884

Portrait of a Girl, 1870s

Where object was made: Italy

Dimensions:
Canvas/Support (Height x Width x Depth): 29.2 x 21 cm
Canvas/Support (Height x Width x Depth): 11 1/2 x 8 5/16 in
Frame Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 14 x 10 15/16 in

Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carstensen

Accession number: 1958.0110

Not on display

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In Portrait of a Girl, Giacomo di Chirico’s brushstrokes are visible and textured, and the subject’s soft features emphasize the quality of the light. It is unclear who the subject of this work was, or what her relationship was to the artist, but her direct eye contact conveys a sense of independence. Coupled with the composition and softness of di Chirico’s technique, the subject’s eye contact feels knowing—almost intimate.