Who painted Portrait of my mother?

Portrait of my mother was painted by Walter de Navazio in 1850.

Where can I see Portrait of my mother?

Portrait of my mother is held by National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

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Artwork

Portrait of my mother

Walter de Navazio , 1850

Portrait of my mother is an unspecified painting by Walter de Navazio. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Walter de Navazio’s work titled *Portrait of My Mother* dates from around the middle of the nineteenth century. The oil painting is part of the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it is displayed among other works of the period.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents an elderly woman, presumed to be the artist’s mother, seated in modest attire. She wears a dark coat over a pale shirt, her hair gathered at the back, and gazes with a solemn, introspective expression that suggests contemplation or quiet resolve.

Technique & Style

De Navazio employs a realistic approach, rendering the sitter’s facial features with careful attention to age lines and texture. The muted backdrop recedes, allowing the light falling on the face to dominate, while subtle contrasts of light and shadow enhance the three‑dimensionality of the figure.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1850, the portrait entered the National Museum of Fine Arts’ holdings in the early twentieth century, though precise acquisition details remain sparse. Its presence in the museum reflects the institution’s effort to represent Argentine artists of the era.

Context

The painting aligns with mid‑nineteenth‑century portraiture trends that favored intimate, domestic subjects over grand historical scenes. By focusing on a personal family member, de Navazio contributes to a broader movement that valued individual character and emotional depth within a modest compositional framework.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Walter de Navazio

Walter de Navazio (1887–1921) was an artist, born in Bell Ville.

Museum

National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

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