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Charcoal Study, Washerwoman by River, Portuguese School, 20th Century

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This charcoal on paper is an original study for the painting Lavadeiras do Rio Corgo de Vila Real by Portuguese artist Agostinho Mello Junior. Signed “Mello Junior,” this work captures a traditional washerwoman in the act of scrubbing clothes beside the Corgo River, located in Vila Real, Portugal. The inscription in the artist's hand reads: “Estudo para o quadro Lavadeiras do Rio Corgo Vila Real” (“Study for the painting Lavadeiras do Rio Corgo Vila Real”), linking this rare piece directly to Mello Junior’s iconic tribute to Portuguese rural life. The composition highlights the dignity and strength of working women through confident, fluid strokes and well-balanced form. Frame: 28.5 × 36.5 cm (11.2 × 14.4 in) Paper: 24 × 16 cm (9.4 × 6.3 in) Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type of lighting and the type of screen from which you see the images.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Width: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. The drawing shows signs of age, including light foxing and paper discoloration, consistent with its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 88881stDibs: LU9157243666262

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