Who painted View of the Capital of Mexico?

View of the Capital of Mexico was painted by Antonio Fabrés in 1904.

Where can I see View of the Capital of Mexico?

View of the Capital of Mexico is held by Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

What movement is View of the Capital of Mexico?

View of the Capital of Mexico is associated with Art Nouveau.

Artwork

View of the Capital of Mexico

Antonio Fabrés , 1904

View of the Capital of Mexico is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Antonio Fabrés. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

Overview

View of the Capital of Mexico is an oil painting created by Antonio Fabrés in 1904. It is held in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a cityscape, likely Mexico City, with white stone or adobe buildings and a rugged mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky. The scene presents a serene and majestic urban landscape.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Art Nouveau style, the work employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The use of light and shadow emphasizes the textures of the buildings and the landscape.

History & Provenance

Antonio Fabrés, a Catalan artist active from the late 19th to the early 20th century, was known for his Orientalist and period subject works. Born in 1854, he remained active until 1938.

Artist & collection

Artist

Antonio Fabrés

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.