Artwork

(Retrato de María del Carmen Reyna y Roballos de Fernández Blanco), Retrato de María Reyna de Fernández Blanco

Carolus-Duran , 1900

(Retrato de María del Carmen Reyna y Roballos de Fernández Blanco), Retrato de María Reyna de Fernández Blanco is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Carolus-Duran. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Carolus-Duran in 1900, is a portrait of a woman. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a formal, dark dress with a visible pink underskirt, standing against a red backdrop. She is shown grasping an ornate chair with one hand, her dark hair styled in an updo, and wearing a necklace.

Technique & Style

The painting features visible brushstrokes and texture, achieved through the use of oil paint. The artist's handling of light and shadow contributes to an overall effect of elegance and refinement.