Maria Quiteria
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Maria Quiteria
Painting ID:: 91106 new25/Domenico Failutti-734577.jpg
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Maria Quiteria
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(1792-1853) was a Brazilian Lieutenant and national heroine. She served in the Brazilian war of independence in 1822-23 dressed as a man. She was promoted to cadet and Lieutenant and decorated with the Imperial order. She has been called "Brazilian Joan of Arc". |
Maria Quiteria |
1920(1920)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 155 x 253.5 cm (61 x 99.8 in)
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Related Paintings::. | Portrait of Maurice Sons (mk23) | The Entombment of Christ (mk05) | Still life | |
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