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"A Moura (The Moorish Woman)," Dario Villares Barbosa, 1919.
I'm skeptical of this actually showing a Moorish woman; I suspect this is old-fashioned Orientalism in modern dress, but the technique is very nice.
Barbosa (1880-1952) is regarded as the greatest Brazilian artist of the early 20th century; his work bridges the gap between more traditional styles and modernism.
"A Moura" is his most famous painting, done during travels in Spain and Northern Africa. I have doubts over the authenticity of the image, but for what it is, it's lovely, and shows the bold brushstrokes and striking use of color that Barbosa did so well.
From the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
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