Old World Portraits
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José de Avelar Rebelo
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Vasco da Gama
António Manuel da Fonseca
1838 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.
$129
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1838 by António Manuel da Fonseca, this commanding oil portrait depicts the famed explorer Vasco da Gama. Dressed in ornate historical regalia with a vibrant red mantle, Gama gazes resolutely into the distance, with a coastal fortification and sailing vessel visible in the warm light of the background, symbolizing his maritime legacy.
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