Artwork

Fernanda Pascual

Fernanda Pascual, by Antonio María Esquivel, oil, 1832
Fernanda Pascual, by Antonio María Esquivel, oil, 1832

Fernanda Pascual is an oil painting by Antonio María Esquivel. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

This portrait painting features a woman with dark, curly hair and brown eyes, wearing a purple shawl over a white ruffled collar and a dark dress.

This portrait painting features a woman with dark, curly hair and brown eyes, wearing a purple shawl over a white ruffled collar and a dark dress. She has on dangling earrings and a gold necklace with a large pendant. The background is a plain gray wall.

The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest she is from the early 19th century. The painting's style and the subject's clothing are reminiscent of the Romantic era.

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Overview

Fernanda Pascual is a portrait painted in oil by Antonio María Esquivel in 1832. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and brown eyes, dressed in early 19th-century attire, including a purple shawl, white ruffled collar, and dark dress, accessorized with dangling earrings and a gold necklace.

Technique & Style

The painting's style is characteristic of the Romantic era, evident in the subject's clothing and the overall aesthetic. Esquivel's skill in portraiture is exemplified in the work.

History & Provenance

The painting was created by Spanish artist Antonio María Esquivel, who was active in the early to mid-19th century and known for his portraits.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Antonio María Esquivel

Artist

Antonio María Esquivel

Antonio María Esquivel y Suárez de Urbina (8 March 1806 – 9 April 1857) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style who specialized in portraits.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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