[Half covered lady]
1800
23.0 x 21.0 cm
Ignacio Merino Muñoz (1817 – 1876)
Ignacio Merino (1817-1876): Peruvian painter & founder of the Peruvian school of painting. Known for historical scenes, *costumbrista* art, and inspiring Jules Verne's "Martin Paz". Explore his legacy!
Female character standing in front of the viewer. She wears a skirt and cloak, as well as her face covered except for one eye. The woman is a covered Lima, an emblematic character of the city of Lima who used to dress in a skirt and cloak, covering one eye. Inscription:
Over dit kunstwerk
- Titel: [Half covered lady]
- Kunstenaar: Ignacio Merino Muñoz
- Jaar: 1800
- Oorspronkelijke afmetingen: 23.0 x 21.0 cm
- Formaat: Portrait
- Auteursrechtelijke status: Publiek domein
- Kleurenpalet: Neutrals
- Hoofdkleur: Rosy Brown