Artwork
El guerrillero
El guerrillero is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist César Álvarez Dumont. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
El guerrillero depicts a lone figure brandishing a rifle amid swirling flames, a visual metaphor for revolutionary struggle in late 19th‑century Cuba.
El guerrillero depicts a lone figure brandishing a rifle amid swirling flames, a visual metaphor for revolutionary struggle in late 19th‑century Cuba. The weapon and fire serve as central symbols of resistance and upheaval, embodying the artist’s commentary on armed rebellion and national identity. Painted in oil on canvas, the work measures 130 cm by 80 cm and belongs to the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display.
Technique & Style
El guerrillero is an oil painting on canvas created by César Álvarez Dumont in 1886. The work measures 130 cm in height and 80 cm in width and depicts a weapon and firearm. It is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado.
The painting was executed in oil paint on canvas, reflecting the traditional technique used by Álvarez Dumont during the late 19th century. Its formal qualities are defined by the stark rendering of weaponry and the atmospheric handling of light, which contribute to a dramatic stylistic presence.
History & Provenance
El guerrillero is an oil painting by César Álvarez Dumont, dated 1886. The work was created in that year and depicts a figure with a weapon and firearm, rendered on canvas.
The painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains located. No further details regarding its commission, intermediate ownership, or acquisition history are documented in the available sources.
Overview
César Álvarez Dumont’s oil on canvas, dated 1894, is catalogued under the title “El guerrillero.” The work is part of the Prado Museum’s collection, where it is displayed among the institution’s 19th‑century Spanish paintings. Its modest dimensions and straightforward composition focus attention on a single figure rendered in muted tones.
Artist & collection
Artist
César Álvarez Dumont (1866–1945) was an artist, born in Vila Real de Santo António.
