Artwork
La ofendida
La ofendida is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Francesc Masriera Manovens. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Technique & Style
Executed in oil on panel in 1891, the work measures 54 cm in height and 41 cm in width.
Executed in oil on panel in 1891, the work measures 54 cm in height and 41 cm in width. The handling is consistent with late nineteenth-century academic oil painting, employing fine brushwork to render the textures of flesh, fabric, and reflective surfaces. The composition centers on a seated woman whose downturned gaze and clasped hands suggest emotional distress, framed by the angled geometry of a chair and the sinuous curve of a fan.
The subdued palette and careful chiaroscuro emphasize the figure’s introspective state, while the still-life elements, including the fan and gemstone, contribute to a narrative of personal or social tension.
History & Provenance
La ofendida is an oil painting on panel created by Francesc Masriera Manovens in 1891. The work was completed on January 1, 1891, and depicts a hand fan alongside a gemstone. It measures 54 cm in height and 41 cm in width. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Overview
La ofendida is a painting created by Francesc Masriera i Manovens in 1896 using oil paint. It is a representative work of the artist, who was known for his figure paintings and goldsmithing skills.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a yellow dress, adorned with a dark flower brooch, holding a hand fan. The dark background emphasizes her presence, and the stillness of the scene invites contemplation.
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Artist
Francesc Masriera i Manovens (21 October 1842, Barcelona, 15 March 1902, Barcelona) was a Spanish figure painter and goldsmith who was influenced by Orientalism.
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