Retrato de Doña Josefa Sáenz Valiente
1866
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1866
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The painting depicts a woman in a black dress with white lace cuffs and collar, standing in front of a large tree with a blue sky in the background. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a brooch on her collar and earrings. The woman's hands are clasped in front of her, and her expression is serious. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and the tree's branches. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
