Portrait of Francesca Riozzi-Gualano (1862-1946)

Georgine Schwartze (signed by artist), c. 1885

Rendered in marble by sculptor Georgine Schwartze, Francesca Riozzi wears the traditional costume of her native Lazio (Italy). Though less conventional as a subject for sculpture, the idealised, bucolic peasant life evoked by this dress was immensely popular among painters of the 19th century, including with Georgine’s sister, Thérèse. The two shared an atelier in their home on the Amsterdam Prinsengracht.

  • Artwork typebust, pedestal
  • Object numberBK-2023-16
  • Dimensionsheight 63 cm x width 50 cm x depth cm, height 14.4 cm x width 21.3 cm x depth 21.3 cm, height 48 cm x width 49 cm x depth 30 cm
  • Physical characteristicsmarmer