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Morisca Woman and Albino Girl (Morisca y albina)

Unknown

1750

oil

canvas

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Morisca Woman and Albino Girl (Morisca y albina) is a 1750 oil by Unknown, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman and a young girl, possibly her child. The woman, dressed in a dark robe with a vibrant red and black striped shawl, holds the girl on her lap. The girl wears a white dress and has a small, red ribbon in her hair. The woman's attire and the girl's dress suggest a formal or celebratory setting. The woman's dark robe and the girl's white dress create a striking contrast, drawing attention to their faces and expressions. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.