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Don Manuel Romero de Terreros y Villar-Villamil, by Unknown, unspecified, 1865

Don Manuel Romero de Terreros y Villar-Villamil

Unknown

1865

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Don Manuel Romero de Terreros y Villar-Villamil is a 1865 unspecified by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1865 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man riding a horse on a dirt path. The man is dressed in a black jacket and a white hat, with his arms crossed. He sits on a brown horse with a black mane and tail, adorned with a saddle and bridle. The background features trees, a bridge, and a cloudy sky. A notable detail is the man's attire, which suggests he may be a member of the upper class or a military officer. The painting's style and composition are reminiscent of 19th-century portraiture. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.

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