El zoco
1905
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
About the artist
Artist
José Benlliure y Gil
José Benlliure y Gil (1855–1937) was an artist, born in Cabanyal-Canyamelar.
See the richer artist page1905
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
El zoco is a 1905 oil by José Benlliure y Gil, depicting Market, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting shows a bustling marketplace scene. People are gathered around stalls, and there's a sense of activity. The artist has used oil paint to create the scene. One interesting detail is the way the light falls on the figures and objects in the market. It adds depth and texture to the painting. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires.
José Benlliure y Gil (1855–1937) was an artist, born in Cabanyal-Canyamelar.
See the richer artist page
