Artwork
Portrait of Doña Macedonia Escardo
Portrait of Doña Macedonia Escardo is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Carlos Morel. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
The Portrait of Doña Macedonia Escardo is an oil painting created by Carlos Morel in 1839. It is a representative work of Morel, considered Argentina's first significant native painter.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Doña Macedonia Escardo, a woman dressed in formal attire, with dark hair styled in an updo and adorned with gold accessories. Her white dress is accentuated with a red belt and gold trim around the neckline, set against a dark brown background.
Technique & Style
Morel's work blends European academic techniques with subjects from Argentina, reflecting his training and the early development of American Impressionism. The painting's style is characteristic of the genre tradition, with attention to the subject's attire and surroundings.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Doña Macedonia Escardo is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, indicating its significance in Argentine art history.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Carlos Morel (12 February 1813 – 10 September 1894) was a prominent Argentine painter in the nineteenth century, known as the first truly Argentine painter.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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