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Portrait of Senyora Anita, by Benet Mercadé, oil, 1874

Portrait of Senyora Anita

Benet Mercadé

1874

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Senyora Anita is a 1874 oil by Benet Mercadé, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Benet Mercadé
When & what style?
1874
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

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.

About the artist

Portrait of Benet Mercadé
Artist

Benet Mercadé

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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