Artwork
Jaime Girona y Agrafel
Jaime Girona y Agrafel is an oil painting by the Realist artist Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Technique & Style
As a portrait, the composition focuses on likeness and costume detail, reflecting the academic realism favored by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz.
The work is executed in oil paint on a canvas support, a typical medium for mid‑nineteenth‑century Spanish portraiture. Measuring approximately 123 cm in height and 90 cm in width, the painting presents Jaume Girona i Agrafel in a straightforward, half‑length pose that emphasizes the sitter’s facial features and attire. As a portrait, the composition focuses on likeness and costume detail, reflecting the academic realism favored by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz. No specific information about the painting’s handling, surface condition, or technical nuances is provided in the sources.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Jaime Girona y Agrafel was painted by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz in 1856, as recorded in the artist’s dated work and corroborated by the Museo del Prado’s cataloguing of the painting. The work entered the Prado’s holdings as part of its permanent collection, where it remains housed. The sitter, Jaume Girona i Agrafel, is depicted in a formal portrait format typical of Madrazo’s commissioned works from this period.
Overview
Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz's 1856 oil portrait, Jaime Girona y Agrafel, is a representation of Jaume Girona i Agrafel, now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait focuses on Jaume Girona i Agrafel, depicted in formal attire, a dark coat with a high collar and a bow tie, conveying a sense of solemnity through his serious expression.
Context
As a portrait from the mid-19th century, it reflects the formal portraiture styles of the time, with Madrazo's use of chiaroscuro linking to both traditional and contemporary artistic practices of the era.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this portrait are not highlighted, its presence in the Museo del Prado suggests its value as part of Spain's cultural and artistic heritage.
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Artist
Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815–1894) was an artist, born in Spain.
