The Portrait of Authority
The year 1897 finds a brush meeting canvas in a moment of quiet, formal intensity. E. Ribeiro captures the likeness of Tenente-coronel Sena Madureira, a figure of military standing. The work exists within the collection of the Museu Histórico Nacional in Rio de Janeiro. It is a study of presence, focusing on the weight of the subject's position and the specific details of his station.
The painting functions as a historical record. Through the application of pigment, Ribeiro fixes the image of the Tenente-coronel for posterity. The portrait moves beyond a mere likeness to become a piece of the Brazilian iconographic record, preserved within the halls of the Museu Histórico Nacional.
Technical Focus and Legacy
Ribeiro’s contribution to the portraiture of the late nineteenth century is defined by this specific engagement with military subjects. The work reflects the formal requirements of the era, where the depiction of rank and character was paramount. The artist operates within the genre of portraiture, utilizing the medium to document the individuals who shaped the social and military fabric of the time.
The historical significance of the work is tied to its preservation in Rio de Janeiro. The following elements define the artist's known output:
- Primary Genre: Portraiture
- Key Subject: Tenente-coronel Sena Madureira
- Institutional Home: Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
A Historical Record
The legacy of E. Ribeiro remains anchored to this singular, documented achievement. The portrait of Tenente-coronel Sena Madureira remains the primary evidence of the artist's hand. It survives as a window into the visual language of 1897, a period where the brush served to solidify the identity of the era's leadership.
Vraag en antwoord
Waar zijn de kunstwerken van E. Ribeiro gegroepeerd op trefwoorden te vinden?
Op de Op trefwoorden-pagina van E. Ribeiro worden de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar gegroepeerd op basis van trefwoorden.
Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van E. Ribeiro bekijken, gesorteerd op sfeer?
Op de Sfeercollectie van E. Ribeiro zijn de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar gerangschikt op stemming.
Is er een volledige lijst met kunstwerken van E. Ribeiro?
Alle werken van E. Ribeiro op deze website zijn te bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.
Is er een virtuele 3D-rondleiding door de werken van E. Ribeiro?
Een virtueel bezoek is mogelijk: op de 3D-galerie pagina van E. Ribeiro worden de werken van de kunstenaar gepresenteerd in een driedimensionale galerie.
