Portrait of Joana Liberal da Cunha 1892

"Portrait of Joana Liberal da Cunha" is a 1892 oil painting by Brazilian artist José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, currently housed at the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP). The painting depicts a woman in a pale yellow dress, her gaze directed at the viewer. The subject's delicate features and soft expression create a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Almeida Júnior's style. This portrait reflects the artist's mastery of portraying Brazilian society, capturing the elegance and refinement of the upper class during the late 19th century.