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Retrato de señora
Retrato de señora is an oil painting by Antonio María Esquivel. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
Antonio María Esquivel’s 1843 portrait portrays an unidentified lady, a composition firmly situated within the genre of portraiture.
Antonio María Esquivel’s 1843 portrait portrays an unidentified lady, a composition firmly situated within the genre of portraiture. The depiction incorporates specific iconographic elements that communicate the sitter’s social standing and refinement. She is shown with a glove, a gemstone, and a pocket watch.
These accessories function as symbols of aristocratic status and wealth, with the pocket watch and gemstone particularly denoting luxury and the sitter's access to prestigious, valuable goods.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1843, this portrait by Antonio María Esquivel is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 126 cm in height and 93 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the composition focuses on the depiction of specific accessories, including a glove, a gemstone, and a pocket watch, which are rendered with the detail characteristic of the genre. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
History & Provenance
Created in 1843, Retrato de señora is an oil painting on canvas by the Spanish artist Antonio María Esquivel. The work measures 126 cm in height and 93 cm in width. While specific details regarding its original commission or early ownership history are not provided in the available records, the painting is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it remains part of the institution's holdings.
Overview
Antonio María Esquivel’s 1843 oil painting, Retrato de señora, presents a seated woman in a light‑blue dress trimmed with lace, a floral brooch, and a gold necklace. She holds a gemstone, a white glove, and a pocket watch, while a dark red curtain and a wooden frame form the backdrop. The work belongs to the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
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Artist
Antonio María Esquivel y Suárez de Urbina (8 March 1806 – 9 April 1857) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style who specialized in portraits.
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