The Milliner
In this charming Rococo scene, a young milliner pauses her work to gaze directly at us, her expression soft and inviting. She wears a vibrant yellow gown and an extravagant hat bursting with flowers and ribbons, while her hands delicately adjust a floral ornament on a customer's bonnet. Francesco Zugno, a Venetian painter who studied under the great Tiepolo, captures the fashionable elegance of 18th-century Venice with loose, expressive brushstrokes and a warm, intimate atmosphere. It's a delightful snapshot of daily life and high fashion from a bygone era!