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Allegorical costume: Distrito Federal

maria sophia jobim magno de carvalho (1904 – 1968)

Discover Maria Sophia Jobim: Brazilian artist & feminist pioneer. Explore her allegorical costumes & museum contributions. A unique blend of art, culture & social impact.

Museu Histórico Nacional (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Explore the vast collection of over 258,000 artifacts at Rio de Janeiro's Museu Histórico Nacional, where imperial grandeur and colonial treasures await your discovery within a historic fortress and royal palace.

Dress model with bodice and tight sleeves, both ending in a pointe. Accented neckline. Long, armed skirt, decorated with stars and scenery of the city of Rio de Janeiro. On his head a wide-brimmed hat with plumage and a staff in his left hand.Allegorical costume representing Brazilian Federal District. The Federal District was a political-administrative division of Brazil created by the Republican Constitution of 1891. During the Empire of Brazil, the administrative unit that corresponded to its territory was called Neutral Municipality. It was a legal entity governed by public law with jurisdiction, until 1960, in the territory corresponding to the current area of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro.

About this artwork

Quick Facts

  • Artist: Maria Sophia Jobim Magno De Carvalho
  • Subject: Allegorical costume of Brazilian Federal District
  • Notable elements: Blue dress with stars and city scenery
  • Dimensions: 51 x 34 cm
  • Location: Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro

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