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Retrato de Luís Augusto Ferreira de Almeida

Pierre Jean Edmond Castan

1873

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From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Impressionism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Retrato de Luís Augusto Ferreira de Almeida is a 1873 unspecified by Pierre Jean Edmond Castan, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Pierre Jean Edmond Castan
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man seated in a chair, dressed in a dark jacket with gold buttons and cuffs, paired with white pants. He wears a white shirt, a blue and white tie, and a medal on his left side. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair, while his left hand holds a sword. The man's dark hair is neatly styled, and he sports a mustache. To his right stands an ornate chair, and behind him, a table holds an open book and a black object, possibly a hat or a bag. The room features a red curtain on the left and a gray wall adorned with a picture frame behind the man. The painting's attention to detail and use of color create a sense of depth and realism. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Pierre Jean Edmond Castan.