The Attention (Self-portrait)
1841
oil
From the collection of Museo del Prado
1841
oil
From the collection of Museo del Prado
This painting is a self-portrait of a woman. She is wearing a white dress with a gold strap over her right shoulder. Her left hand is touching her hair, and her right hand is pointing to the left. The background is a dark brown color. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and she is looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is long and curly, and it falls down her back. She has a gentle expression on her face. The artist, Maria del Rosario Weiss, used oil paint to create this portrait. You can find more works by Maria del Rosario Weiss.