Oil painting on canvas, portrait of a young woman, Italy signed and dated 1917

We are pleased to present this early 20th-century oil on canvas painting. This splendid portrait of a young woman is signed lower right in red: G. Maldarelli and dated 1917, likely by the Italian painter Giuseppe Maldarelli (Naples, September 11, 1885 – Naples, April 16, 1958), without authentication. This is a fantastic painting in which the woman is portrayed in all her elegance, wearing a black evening dress and a striking white fur coat. A slight smile and a bold gaze express a young woman's desire for leisure and fun, despite the painting's date suggesting a difficult historical period, perhaps related to the First World War. The painterly quality is evident in a highly personal style characterized by lively, textured, and hasty brushstrokes that perfectly capture the woman's distinctive features. The painting is imbued with strength and immediacy, a vibrant painting that captures the attention and pleasantly transports you into the thoughts of a young woman of the early 20th century. A wonderful painting that will enchant your guests! If you love portraits and early 20th-century art, you absolutely must add this splendid painting to your collection. The painting is presented in a splendid gilded carved wooden frame.