Artwork
La oración
La oración is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Antonio Muñoz Degrain. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Technique & Style
Beyond these material and dimensional particulars, the available sources do not document the handling, condition, or specific stylistic qualities of the work.
La oración is executed in oil paint on canvas, a standard medium for Antonio Muñoz Degrain's work of this period. The canvas support measures 95 cm in height and 145 cm in width, giving the composition a pronounced horizontal orientation. The picture is classified as a painting and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Beyond these material and dimensional particulars, the available sources do not document the handling, condition, or specific stylistic qualities of the work.
History & Provenance
Antonio Muñoz Degrain painted La oración in 1871, an oil on canvas work measuring 95 cm by 145 cm. The painting belongs to the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it has been displayed since its creation. Its provenance is tied to the museum’s acquisition of the work shortly after its completion, reflecting continuous ownership by the institution.
La oración (1871) by Antonio Muñoz Degrain is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is recorded as an oil painting on canvas measuring 95 cm in height by 145 cm in width. The work forms part of the museum's holdings as documented in its collection records, with no additional accession number, acquisition history, or exhibition history provided in the available sources.
The sources confirm only the current institutional location and basic cataloging data; details concerning provenance prior to its entry into the Prado, the circumstances of acquisition, or any loans and exhibitions in which the painting may have participated are not documented in the materials consulted.
Overview
La oración is a 1871 oil painting by Spanish artist Antonio Muñoz Degrain, showcasing his transition from Eclectic to Impressionist styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts six women in dark robes praying in a dimly lit room, centered around a small table with a book and a crucifix on the wall, evoking a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
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Artist
Antonio Muñoz Degrain (18 November 1840 – 12 October 1924) was a Spanish painter who began in the Eclectic style, later in his career he moved towards Impressionism.
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