Self-portrait by D. Francisca de Almeida Furtado
1865
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1865
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Self-portrait by D. Francisca de Almeida Furtado is a 1865 unspecified by Francisca de Almeida Furtado, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting is a self-portrait of a woman sitting at a table. She is wearing a dark-colored dress with a white lace collar and has her hair pulled back. Her hands are resting on the table, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, you might want to explore the paintings of Francisca de Almeida Furtado.
Francisca de Almeida Furtado (1826–1918) was an artist, born in Viseu.
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