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Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor, by Carlos Esquivel y Rivas, oil, 1861

Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor

Carlos Esquivel y Rivas

1861

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museo del Prado

Dominant colour

Overview

Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor is a 1861 oil by Carlos Esquivel y Rivas, held at Museo del Prado.

Who painted this?
Carlos Esquivel y Rivas
When & what style?
1861
Where can I see it?
Museo del Prado

About this work

This portrait painting features a woman with dark hair styled in an updo, adorned with a blue ribbon. She wears a black dress with a white lace collar and gold earrings. The background is a muted gray-brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or elegant setting, possibly from the 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.

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