José Celestino Mutis (1732-1808), Spanish naturalist

https://hispana.mcu.es/lod/oai:larramendi.es:15593#ent4

1930

From the collection of Ignacio Larramendi Foundation

Dominant colour

José Celestino Mutis (1732-1808), Spanish naturalist is a 1930 by https://hispana.mcu.es/lod/oai:larramendi.es:15593#ent4, held at Ignacio Larramendi Foundation.

Who painted this?: https://hispana.mcu.es/lod/oai:larramendi.es:15593#ent4
When & what style?: 1930
Where can I see it?: Ignacio Larramendi Foundation

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by books and papers. He is dressed in dark attire and has white hair. In his right hand, he holds a magnifying glass and a red flower, while his left hand rests on a stack of papers adorned with red flowers and green leaves. The man's gaze is directed at the flower he is examining, and the overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of focus and attention to detail. The use of muted colors and soft lighting adds to the serene ambiance of the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject.