Portrait of Anna Maria Iturbide, Empress of Mexico
1822
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1822
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Portrait of Anna Maria Iturbide, Empress of Mexico is a 1822 oil by Josephus Arias Huerta, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress with gold embroidery, adorned with a red shawl draped over her left arm. She wears a crown on her head and holds a scepter in her right hand. The background is dark, with a red table to her left featuring a crown. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the woman's attire and accessories, showcasing the artist's attention to detail. The use of gold embroidery and the red shawl adds a sense of luxury and grandeur to the portrait. This painting is a fine example of Josephus Arias Huerta's work.
Josephus Arias Huerta liked to linger in the palace corridors, sketchbook in hand, watching Mexico’s first empress glide past in a silk shawl the color of boiled egg yolk.
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