I am so happy the internet gives me the opportunity to discover "new" old artists. I had never heard of Eugene de Blaas before, but this talented early 20th century Italian artist painted the most beautiful portraits. His colorful works of art have a classical elegance, depicting informal portraits of community and the private lives of women, at work and at leisure.

The Grape Picker

The Serenade

Innocence

The Unseen Suitor

The Water Carrier

At the Opera

Meeting at the Square

Conversation

Young Girl before the Lagoon, Venice

Girl with Pomegranates

Portrait of a Young Venetian Girl

The Flower Seller

God’s Creatures

The Friendly Gossips

Girl in a Lilac-Coloured Dress with Bouquet of Flowers

The Flower Girl

The Flirtation
