Plaster Moulds
1894
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1894
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting shows a collection of plaster moulds, some of which are human figures, while others are just body parts like heads and hands. The moulds are arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and texture, with some of them overlapping or stacked on top of each other. In the background, there are some faint outlines of other objects, but they are not clearly defined. The overall effect is one of a cluttered workshop or studio, with the moulds taking center stage. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.