French School, 19th Century "Portrait of a Girl"

Watercolor on paper. Genre portrait. The composition focuses on the bust of a young woman with a melancholic gaze, turned slightly to her left. Her facial features are defined with soft, delicate strokes. She wears a light-colored blouse and her long, wavy brown hair is loose over her shoulders, adorned with a distinctive bright red shawl or rebozo tied at the back. The background is rendered with a soft wash of blue and gray tones, creating a subtle contrast that enhances the warmth of the flesh tones and the vibrant color of the headdress. The technique is notable for its delicacy and transparency in the application of color, capturing an intimate and psychological expression typical of 19th-century studies of regional or literary figures.

Size: 24.5 x 18.5 cm; Size with frame: 45 x 34 cm.