Figure Studies
The Hairdresser
Pietro Longhi
A charming Venetian genre scene by Pietro Longhi, capturing an intimate moment of daily life in a lavish 18th-century interior.
The Toilette
Pietro Longhi
1760 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century Venetian scene of a lady preparing for her day, captured with Pietro Longhi's characteristic charm.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This charming genre scene by Venetian master Pietro Longhi depicts the intimate morning ritual of a lady's toilette. Surrounded by her attendants and a playful small dog, the central figure is set against a deep green interior, showcasing the refined fashion and social customs of 1760s Venice. Longhi’s work is celebrated for its observational wit and gentle portrayal of everyday aristocratic life.
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