Portrait of Pilar by Rafael Barradas. A modernist portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a patterned white collared shirt, rendered with bold, textured oil brushstrokes.

Portrait of Pilar

Rafael Barradas

1919 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking early 20th-century modernist portrait featuring expressive brushwork and a serene composition.

$243

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Office
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Dusty pink, Soft white, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1919, this portrait by Rafael Barradas is a superb example of his modernist style, blending structural confidence with atmospheric textures. The subject, Pilar, is rendered in a palette of warm ochres and crisp whites against an abstracted background, making it a sophisticated addition to any curated collection.