Self-portrait
4th Marquise of Alorna Leonor de Almeida Portugal
1794
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
4th Marquise of Alorna Leonor de Almeida Portugal
1794
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
This painting is an oval portrait of a woman. She has dark hair and is wearing a white dress with a brown sash. Her right hand is raised to her face, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The woman's expression is calm and introspective. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist who created this self-portrait, look up Leonor de Almeida Portugal, 4th Marquise of Alorna.
