{"product_id":"menina-com-gato-maria-antonio-carneiro","title":"Menina com Gato (Maria) - António Carneiro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tender 1908 portrait by Portuguese Symbolist António Carneiro, depicting his daughter Maria holding a black cat in a soft, golden-toned setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntónio Carneiro, a significant figure in Portuguese art at the turn of the twentieth century, produced this portrait of his daughter, Maria, in 1908. The work demonstrates his characteristic approach to portraiture, which often favoured a quiet, introspective mood over formal rigidity. Carneiro was trained in Porto and later in Paris, where he absorbed influences from the Symbolist movement. This background informs the atmospheric quality of the painting, where the background dissolves into a soft, golden-brown haze that directs the viewer's attention entirely to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is simple and direct. The young girl is depicted from the chest up, holding a black cat against her white garment. The contrast between the dark, textured form of the animal and the pale, luminous skin of the child creates a visual balance. Carneiro employs a restrained palette, relying on warm, earthy tones that suggest a sense of intimacy and domestic stillness. The brushwork is controlled yet expressive, particularly in the rendering of the child's hair and the soft light falling across her face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the academic portraiture of the era, which often prioritised status or elaborate settings, this piece focuses on the psychological presence of the sitter. The child's gaze is steady and direct, engaging the viewer with a sense of vulnerability and calm. The inclusion of the cat adds a domestic element, grounding the portrait in a personal, everyday reality. Carneiro's ability to capture such a fleeting, private moment is a hallmark of his practice. This print reproduces the subtle tonal shifts of the original oil painting, preserving the artist's delicate handling of light and shadow. It remains a fine example of early twentieth-century Portuguese portraiture, reflecting the artist's interest in the emotional interiority of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-peacock-skirt-aubrey-beardsley\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Peacock Skirt - Aubrey Beardsley — Aubrey Beardsley\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamara-and-the-demon-mikhail-vrubel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTamara and the Demon - Mikhail Vrubel — Mikhail Vrubel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"António Carneiro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502533087567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502564512079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502564544847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502564577615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502564610383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502564643151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502564675919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502564708687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502564741455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502564774223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502564806991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502564839759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Menina-com-Gato-Maria-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786425364658.jpg?v=1787017162","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/menina-com-gato-maria-antonio-carneiro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}