Artwork

Portrait of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, 1st Count of Farrobo

Portrait of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, 1st Count of Farrobo, by Domingos Sequeira, oil, 1813
Portrait of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, 1st Count of Farrobo, by Domingos Sequeira, oil, 1813

Portrait of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, 1st Count of Farrobo is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Domingos Sequeira. It dates from 1813 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art. This oil painting, created in 1813 by Domingos António de Sequeira, is a portrait of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, the 1st Count of Farrobo.

About this work

The painting depicts a young man standing in front of a stone wall, dressed in a black jacket with white buttons and a white shirt.

The painting depicts a young man standing in front of a stone wall, dressed in a black jacket with white buttons and a white shirt. He has short, dark hair and is holding a black hat in his right hand, with his left hand resting on the wall. The background is a blue sky with a few clouds.

The young man's attire and posture suggest that he is a member of the upper class. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the early 19th century.

To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Domingos Sequeira.

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1813 by Domingos António de Sequeira, is a portrait of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, the 1st Count of Farrobo. It is part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young man, likely a member of the upper class, standing before a stone wall. His attire, including a black jacket and white shirt, and relaxed posture convey a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The painting exemplifies the neoclassical style, characteristic of early 19th-century art. Sequeira's use of oil paint captures the subject's features and attire with precision, set against a serene blue sky with clouds.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Domingos Sequeira

Artist

Domingos Sequeira

Domingos António de Sequeira (10 March 1768 – 8 March 1837) was a Portuguese painter at the Royal Court of King John VI of Portugal.