Figure Studies
The Scent-Seller
Pietro Longhi
An elegant 18th-century Venetian scene depicting masked figures and a street vendor.
The Seller of Frittole
Pietro Longhi
1755 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming Venetian genre scene by Pietro Longhi capturing the lively atmosphere of a street food seller and her patrons.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This 1755 oil painting by Venetian master Pietro Longhi depicts 'La venditrice di frittole', or the seller of doughnuts. The scene is rich with character, showing a woman seated at her stall while a gentleman in a tricorn hat and ladies in delicate veils look on, offering a glimpse into everyday life in 18th-century Venice.
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