Attrib. Pimen Orlov (russia / Italy, 1812-1863), Noblewoman In Neapolitan Folk Dress, Believed To Be Princess Maria Arkadyevna, Oil On Canvas, Bearing Striking Resemblance To Orlov's Well-known 1839 Painting "neapolitan Woman" Sight: 37.5 X 28 In., Frame: 42.5 X 32.5 In. Supporting Documentation For Attribution To Pimen Orlov: Pp. 93-94 In "100 Unknown Pictures From The Depositories Of The State Russian Museum": Image Of Similar Portrait Of A Noblewoman In Italian Folk Dress Holding A Posie In One Hand And A Black Venetian Mask With Lace Drape; Present Painting's Sitter Bears Striking Similarity To Orlov's Muse, The Princess Maria Arkadyevna Stolypina (1819-1899). The Princess Was Also A Muse Of Orlov's Teacher, And That Of His Teacher, Karl Briullov, (1799-1852);additionally Of Note, Noblewomen In Fanciful Italian Peasant's Garb Were A Recurring Subject For Orlov Provenance: Property From A San Antonio, Texas Collector