Oil on Canvas by the Triestine painter Argelia Butti (1855–1924). A work of rare delicacy and notable historical-artistic value, executed by the talented Triestine painter Argelia Butti. The painting captures a moment of tender curiosity and infantile innocence, typical of the artistic sensibility of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Painting Description The painting portrays two young girls, probably sisters or of the same age, immersed in a rural or woodland scene, with a warm and intimate atmosphere. The attention is focused on the figure in the foreground who, with sweetness and composure, observes a bird's nest, a clear sign of life and fragility. Technique and Style: Oil on canvas with a rich and vibrant brushstroke, which denotes an academic training and a mastery in the use of color, in particular in the earthy tones and in the red and yellow accents which illuminate the scene and the figures of the girls. The style falls within the genre painting of the nineteenth century, with a strong emphasis on sentiment and visual narration. Key Details: Noteworthy is the artist's ability to render textures, such as the soft feathers of the chicks in the nest and the tangle of branches and straw. The composition is balanced and the contrast between lights and shadows (chiaroscuro) gives depth and emotional drama to the scene. Conditions: The work is in good conservative condition on the original canvas. It is framed in a splendid gilded coeval frame, which enhances its importance and visual impact. Signature: The work bears a legible signature "Argelia Butti" on the lower right margin. Biographical Notes on the Artist Argelia Butti (Trieste, 1855 – Rome, 1924) was an Italian painter active between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. Family Context: Coming from a prominent intellectual family in Trieste, she was the sister of the writer Adele Butti (1848-1909) and the musician Sofia Butti (1851-?), an environment that undoubtedly favored her artistic education and cultural sensibility. Artistic Production: Her production focused mainly on figure painting, portraits and genre scenes, often with intimate and everyday subjects. Her works reflect a nineteenth-century taste for sentimental narration and attention to detail. Historical Significance: Argelia Butti's works represent an important testimony of female painting and of the Triestine and Italian artistic environment of the time, making it a collector's item for lovers of nineteenth-century art. Canvas Dimensions: 88 x 105 cm including frame, 54 x 71 cm canvas only. Provenance: Private collection Era: Late 19th – Early 20th Century A regular certificate of authenticity with photos is issued. We guarantee a response to your emails within 24 hours REGISTERED IN THE REGISTER OF EXPERTS AND CTU AT THE COURT OF LA SPEZIA