Italian Girl with a Blue Tambourine by Wilhelm Marstrand. A portrait of a young woman with dark hair and gold earrings, wearing a white chemise and holding a large blue-rimmed tambourine.

Italian Girl with a Blue Tambourine

Wilhelm Marstrand

1851 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A captivating 19th-century portrait of a spirited young woman holding a blue tambourine.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

This mid-19th-century oil painting by Wilhelm Marstrand captures the lively spirit of an Italian girl. Clad in traditional attire with a vibrant blue-rimmed tambourine in hand, her engaging gaze and the warm, luminous rendering of her features exemplify Marstrand's mastery of character and light.