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An academic painter who studied at the Escola de Belas-Artes do Porto, Eduardo Malta was briefly a companion of the Portuguese modernists of the 1920s (collaborating anonymously in the painting that José Pacheko produced in 1925 for the decoration of “A Brasileira”, a café in Lisbon’s Chiado district). Immediately afterwards, in particular after he had painted an equestrian portrait of Primo de Rivera in 1928, he established himself as the preferred portrait artist of a worldly elite composed of aristocrats, members of the haute bourgeoisie, politicians and some artists and intellectuals. An admirer of ancient painting and the work of David and Ingres, and openly rejecting all modern and contemporary practices, beginning with Impressionism itself, Malta cultivated a conventional style of neoclassical painting that could be inserted in the so-called “Return to Order” which, in the 1930s particularly, established the guidelines for much of the officialised production of western painting, in detriment to the avant-garde experimentation that had been initiated at the beginning of the century.At the time when this portrait was painted, Amália Rodrigues was twenty-nine years old, at the height of her beauty and on the verge of recognition as the greatest ever singer of fado, already enjoying the fame that her incursions into the cinema had made possible. A woman of humble origins and a privileged interpreter of popular feelings, Amália appears here paradoxically aristocratised and devoid of any expressiveness, as was customary in Malta’s portrait painting, being given a physiognomic treatment with a neoclassical stylisation that is evident in the conventionality of her pose and the slender elongated features of her face, nose, mouth and hands, which remain undisturbed by the detail of her prominent cheekbones.

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early life and education

eduardo josé de sousa malta, a renowned portuguese painter, was born in lisbon, portugal in 1899. he pursued his artistic studies at the lisbon school of fine arts, where he honed his skills in painting and illustration.

artistic style and works

malta's artwork is characterized by its diverse range, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. his work has been exhibited in portugal and abroad, earning him a reputation as a talented artist. some of his notable works include:

portrait of luísa maria (museu do caramulo, caramulo, portugal), showcasing his skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.
untitled (centro de arte moderna gulbenkian, lisbon, portugal), demonstrating his versatility as an artist.

career and affiliations

malta was a member of the portuguese society of fine arts and the national society of fine arts in france, reflecting his dedication to the artistic community. his work has been featured in various exhibitions, including those at the worcester college in oxford, uk.

legacy and online presence

today, malta's artwork can be found on ArtsDot.com, a platform showcasing his contributions to the world of art. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. notable artworks:

portrait of luísa maria (museu do caramulo, caramulo, portugal)
untitled (centro de arte moderna gulbenkian, lisbon, portugal)

museums and collections:

museu do caramulo, caramulo, portugal
centro de arte moderna gulbenkian, lisbon, portugal

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eduardo josé de sousa malta

1899 - 1982 , Portugal

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Realistic portraits
Date Of Birth: 1899-09-27
Date Of Death: 1982-05-23
Full Name: Eduardo José de Sousa Malta
Nationality: Portuguese
Notable Artworks:
- Portrait of Luísa Maria
- Untitled (Gulbenkian)
Place Of Birth: Lisbon, Portugal

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