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Portrait of Dom Pedro, Duke of Bragança

Unknown

1835

oil

canvas

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Dom Pedro, Duke of Bragança is a 1835 oil by Unknown, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1835
Where can I see it?: Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, wearing a black military-style jacket adorned with gold epaulets and a red sash. A large, ornate medal hangs from his neck. The background of the painting is a dark blue-gray color, which provides a striking contrast to the subject's attire. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of dignity and formality.