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Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor

Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor, by Carlos Esquivel y Rivas, oil, 1861
Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor, by Carlos Esquivel y Rivas, oil, 1861

Ana Hiráldez Bruna, esposa del pintor is an oil painting by Carlos Esquivel y Rivas. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable.

This portrait painting features a woman with dark hair styled in an updo, adorned with a blue ribbon. She wears a black dress with a white lace collar and gold earrings. The background is a muted gray-brown color.

The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or elegant setting, possibly from the 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable.

To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.

Artist & collection

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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