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José Tomás Salvany

José Tomás Salvany, by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz, oil, 1894
José Tomás Salvany, by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz, oil, 1894

José Tomás Salvany is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed in oil paint on canvas, measuring 63 by 45 centimetres. The work belongs to the portrait genre and depicts a man, consistent with Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz's specialisation in portraiture. The relatively modest dimensions suggest an intimate, bust-length or half-length composition typical of formal 19th-century Spanish portraiture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1886 by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz, the oil on canvas work measures 63 cm in height and 45 cm in width.

The portrait of José Tomás Salvany was created by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz in 1886. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work measures 63 cm in height and 45 cm in width. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

The portrait of José Tomás Salvany is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Created in 1886 by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz, the oil on canvas work measures 63 cm in height and 45 cm in width. The available sources confirm the painting's location and physical attributes but do not provide a specific inventory number or details regarding its exhibition history.

Overview

Created in 1894, this oil portrait by Spanish painter Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz is part of the collection at Madrid’s Museo del Prado. The work presents a solitary male figure rendered against a muted brown backdrop, offering a quiet yet compelling visual presence within the museum’s holdings.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is a middle‑aged man with dark, tightly curled hair and a neatly trimmed beard. He wears a black coat over a white shirt and a dark tie, his gaze meeting the viewer directly. The expression is restrained and contemplative, suggesting a character of some social standing or personal gravitas.

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Artist & collection

Museo del Prado

Museum

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Who painted José Tomás Salvany?

José Tomás Salvany was painted by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz in 1894.

Where can I see José Tomás Salvany?

José Tomás Salvany is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is José Tomás Salvany?

José Tomás Salvany is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of José Tomás Salvany?

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