Escuela Impresionista Europea(XIX) - La Patrona

Title: The Patroness School: European Impressionism (19th century) Style: Figurative Impressionism / Portrait Technique: Oil on canvas Status: Condition in line with its age. Shows minor losses and restorations. Circle and artistic influence: The work is part of the tradition of late 19th-century European portraiture, with a free and expressive brushstroke that anticipates solutions characteristic of modern painting. The direct treatment of the face, the simplification of the background, and the use of color as a constructive element show affinities with Impressionist and Post-Impressionist portraiture, moving away from strict academic representation. The marked psychological characterization of the model and the chromatic freedom of the garments also suggest influences from the expressive currents that began to develop in the transition to the 20th century. Portrait of an elderly woman represented frontally and seated. The figure occupies almost the entire composition, especially the face, worked with visible brushstrokes and contrasts of ochre, pink, gray, and bluish tones. Her serious and penetrating expression gives the work notable psychological intensity and a strong human presence. The sitter is wrapped in a wide garment in green, turquoise, and bluish tones, resolved with broad and gestural brushstrokes. The hands, located in the lower part of the composition, introduce warm orange tones that contrast with the predominant greens. The background, deliberately neutral and austere, concentrates all attention on the figure and reinforces the intimate character of the portrait. The work is presented without a frame, with the canvas support visible. Observations: The work shows minor losses and restorations consistent with its age. The work may suffer damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will require photographs of the damages to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority. Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge due to causes such as being outside a continental territory, excess dimensions, or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge under any circumstances. The courier that must cross the Swiss border can experience delays far beyond normal, so, if possible, to expedite processing, we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so that the client can unblock it and thus it can reach its destination. Experience has taught us that this is the most effective solution for both parties. Due to the high volume of shipments, the order may be delayed more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. Any questions about your order please contact us via internal messaging. Dimensions: 66 × 56 cm

Estimate:£254.47

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