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La novícia (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, inv 024157-004), by Julio Romero de Torres, oil, 1910

La novícia (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, inv 024157-004)

Julio Romero de Torres

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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Overview

La novícia (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, inv 024157-004) is a 1910 oil by Julio Romero de Torres, depicting Saint Anne, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Julio Romero de Torres
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting features a woman dressed in a brown robe with a white head covering, her hands clasped together in front of her. The background is dark, with a faint image of a building and trees visible behind her. The woman's attire and the setting suggest a religious theme, possibly depicting a saint or a nun. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the works of Julio Romero de Torres.

About the artist

Portrait of Julio Romero de Torres
Artist

Julio Romero de Torres

Julio Romero de Torres (9 November 1874 – 10 May 1930) was a Spanish painter. His brothers, Rafael and Enrique, also became painters. He created deeply Spanish art, and came to be influenced by modernism and the…

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