Bahian ladies
- Original work of art by R. Andrade Paiva
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Acrylic painting on mounted canvas
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100 cm x 60 cm
- 39.4 in x 23.6 in
Did you know?
The Bainas are Brazilian descendants of African women who during 400 years of enslavement, were unpaid domestic workers for Brazilian families.
Today, the culture of Bahia is one of the richest and most diversified in Brazil. The state is considered one of the cultural centers of the country, preserving a rich collection of religious and architectural works.
Bahia is known as the cradle of popular Brazilian cultural, including in cooking with moqueca seafood stews, samba music, and the traditional celebrations of Carnaval.