Oil on canvas, framed. Featuring a portrait of a cooking woman. Signed Djanira on the lower right corner. Attributed to Djanira da Motta e Silva (1914-1979, Brazilian) on the lower right corner. 28 x 19 cm (11.0 x 7.5 inches). Frame size: 31 x 22 cm (12.2 x 8.7 inches). Djanira da Motta e Silva was a Brazilian painter, illustrator and engraver, known by her first name Djanira. She was known for her naïve art paintings, depicting Brazilian common people, religious themes and landscapes. PROVENANCE: Southern Ontario estate

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