Old World Portraits
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A striking mid-19th-century portrait of a sailor, featuring bold color contrast and a powerful, dignified presence.
Portrait of Manoel Correia dos Santos
Augusto Müller
1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 19th-century portrait of a seaman, capturing a moment of quiet strength against a dramatic maritime backdrop.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1839 by Augusto Müller, this portrait depicts Manoel Correia dos Santos, known as the 'Master of Sumaca.' The work features a masterful use of light and shadow, highlighting the subject's rugged physique and steady gaze against the atmospheric churn of the sea and sky.
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