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Portrait of Mrs. Eleonora Schmidt da Silveira Cintra, by Marie-Gabriel Biessy, oil, 1909

Portrait of Mrs. Eleonora Schmidt da Silveira Cintra

Marie-Gabriel Biessy

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Mrs. Eleonora Schmidt da Silveira Cintra is a 1909 oil by Marie-Gabriel Biessy, a Impressionism work, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?
Marie-Gabriel Biessy
When & what style?
1909 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a black lace shawl over a white dress with a high, lace-trimmed collar. The background is a deep red color. The woman's face is serious, and her dark eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer. The intricate details of her clothing and the subtle play of light on her face suggest a careful attention to detail in the painting. This portrait, painted by Marie-Gabriel Biessy in 1909, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression and the textures of fabric. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the use of glazing.

About the artist

Portrait of Marie-Gabriel Biessy
Artist

Marie-Gabriel Biessy

Marie-Gabriel Biessy (1854–1935) was an artist, born in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont.

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