Portrait of Senyora Anita
1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Dominant colour
Portrait of Senyora Anita is a 1874 oil by Benet Mercadé, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a dark dress with a white ruffled collar. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she is wearing gold earrings. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The artist has used a lot of detail to paint the woman's face and clothing. The painting is a good example of the artist's skill with oil paint. You can find more paintings like this at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Benet Mercadé i Fàbrega, in Spanish: Benito Mercadé y Fábregas (1821 – 10 December 1897) was a Catalan painter of portraits and historical scenes.
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