LA RIEUSE NAPOLITANE, J.-B. CARPEAUX, France, 2nd half 19th century
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875).
La Rieuse Napolitane (Neapolitan Funny Sq.).
The girl is dressed in Neapolitan folk costume, with a flat hat, traditionally worn in the Sabine Mountains in the 19th century. Moreover, it is distinguished by an elaborate hairstyle with two small buns on either side of the face.