Old painting signed Roberto Fontana, oil on canvas, 19th century.

Oil on canvas signed at the bottom right by the Milanese artist Roberto Fontana, known for having started his career in historical romanticism and then establishing himself in genre painting. The portrait of a young woman is characterised by an elegant figure emerging from the dark background, highlighting an expressive and luminous face. The light diffuses around, accentuated by the rosy complexion that shines through the elegant lace of the black dress, adding further brightness to the portrait. Fontana, influenced by the Scapigliatura movement and the soft luminism of Tranquillo Cremona, manages to capture the delicacy of details in a work that combines technique and sensitivity. The piece is framed in style.