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El pintor Manuel Castellano, by Dionisio Fierros, oil, 1865

El pintor Manuel Castellano

Dionisio Fierros

1865

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museo del Prado

Dominant colour

Overview

El pintor Manuel Castellano is a 1865 oil by Dionisio Fierros, held at Museo del Prado.

Who painted this?
Dionisio Fierros
When & what style?
1865
Where can I see it?
Museo del Prado

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with dark, curly hair and a mustache. He wears a dark suit jacket over a white shirt and a black tie with red dots. The background is dark, with some writing on the right side. The man's gaze is directed straight ahead, and his expression is neutral. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Dionisio Fierros.

About the artist

Portrait of Dionisio Fierros
Artist

Dionisio Fierros

Dionisio Fierros Álvarez (5 May 1827 – 24 June 1894) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style who specialized in historical and costumbrista scenes. For many years, he was a member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

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