1851
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Retrato de Manuelita Rosas is a 1851 oil by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, a Realism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts a woman in a red dress, standing in front of a dark background. She wears a necklace and bracelets, with her right hand resting on a table beside her. The woman's attire is formal, with a full skirt and a low neckline, and she appears to be posing for the portrait. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that give the image a sense of texture and depth. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, capturing the subject's poise and confidence. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands.
Prilidiano Pueyrredón (January 24, 1823 – November 3, 1870) was an Argentine painter, architect and engineer. One of the country's first prominent painters, he was known for his costumbrist sensibility and preference for everyday themes.
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