1907
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Portrait of a Lady is a 1907 oil by Alfredo Andersen, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a woman in a sleeveless dress, her dark hair styled in a bob. The background is dark, and the woman's face is turned slightly to her right. The woman's dress is light-colored and features a V-neckline, with a darker pattern visible on the front. Her hair is cut close to her head, framing her face. The painting is a portrait of a lady, and if you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the use of glazing.
Alfred Emil Andersen, known as Alfredo (3 November 1860, Kristiansand - 9 August 1935, Curitiba) was a Norwegian-born painter, sculptor, scenographer and art professor, who spent most of his life in Brazil.
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