The artwork titled “Portrait of Imelda Cojuangco” was created by Claudio Bravo in 1967. It belongs to the Hyper-Realism art movement and falls under the genre of portrait painting.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted with exceptional precision, exemplifying the hyper-realistic style for which Claudio Bravo is renowned. She stands against a vivid magenta background, which adds a striking contrast to her meticulously rendered figure. The subject is adorned in an elaborate gown with voluminous, purplish-blue fabric that cascades around her shoulders, creating a dramatic and regal appearance. Her hand is poised delicately on her chest, suggesting a sense of elegance and grace. The unfinished lower part of the artwork, where the detailed rendering fades into the unpainted canvas, adds an intriguing, unfinished quality, which emphasizes the meticulous detail of the upper portion. The overall composition conveys a sense of sophistication and poise, characteristic of Bravo’s portraiture.
