Artwork
The Warrior’s Repose
The Warrior’s Repose is an oil painting by the Orientalist artist Antonio Fabrés. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
The Warrior’s Repose is a late 19th-century oil painting by Antonio Fabrés, a Catalan artist known for his work in sculpture and painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a shirtless man reclining on a pile of colorful textiles, smoking a cigarette. His relaxed pose and the tranquil atmosphere suggest a moment of respite or leisure.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Orientalist style, the work features vivid colors and a focus on North African or Middle Eastern-inspired subjects, characteristic of Fabrés's oeuvre.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890, The Warrior’s Repose is now part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antoni Maria Fabrés i Costa (Spanish: Antonio Maria Fabrés y Costa; 1854–1938), also known as Antoni Fabrés, was a Catalan sculptor and painter known especially for his depictions of Orientalist and period subjects.
