Artwork
Portrait of Juan Maria Osorio
Portrait of Juan Maria Osorio is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Agustín Esteve. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This portrait depicts Juan Maria Osorio, a young member of the aristocratic Osorio family.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts Juan Maria Osorio, a young member of the aristocratic Osorio family. Painted by Esteve y Marques, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the likeness and attire of his subject.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Juan Maria Osorio, son of Don Vicente Osorio Moscoso Fernandez de Cordoba, the 13th count of Altamira. The portrait conveys the family's social standing through the boy's elegant clothing and composed demeanor.
Technique & Style
The portrait is characterized by a somewhat static execution, with the subject lacking vigor. The depiction is marked by attention to detail, evident in the rendering of the lace collar and the boy's rosy cheeks.
History & Provenance
Esteve y Marques, a court painter and associate of Francisco de Goya, created this portrait, likely posthumously, as Juan Maria died at the age of five in 1785. The Osorio family commissioned multiple portraits from both Esteve and Goya.
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