1920(1920)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 155 x 253.5 cm (61 x 99.8 in)
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Maria Quiteria
(1792-1853) was a Brazilian Lieutenant and national heroine. She served in the Brazilian war of independence in 1822-23 dressed as a man. She was promoted to cadet and Lieutenant and decorated with the Imperial order. She has been called "Brazilian Joan of Arc".
