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Portrait of José Casado del Alisal
Portrait of José Casado del Alisal is an oil painting by the Realist artist Léon Bonnat. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
As a work of the portrait genre, the composition focuses entirely on the representation of this individual, capturing his likeness through oil on canvas.
The painting depicts José Casado del Alisal, a Spanish figure identified as the main subject of this 1864 portrait by Léon Bonnat. As a work of the portrait genre, the composition focuses entirely on the representation of this individual, capturing his likeness through oil on canvas. The iconography is straightforward, centering on the sitter's physical presence without the inclusion of additional symbolic objects or narrative elements described in the available records.
The work serves as a direct visual record of Casado del Alisal, preserving his image within the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1864, this portrait is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 46 cm in height and 38 cm in width. As a formal portrait, the composition focuses on the depiction of the Spanish painter José Casado del Alisal.
The piece is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is displayed in Hall 062A.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1864 by Léon Bonnat as a commissioned portrait of José Casado del Alisal. It was executed in oil on canvas and measures 46 cm by 38 cm. The work entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display in Prado Hall 062A.
The portrait depicts José Casado del Alisal, a Spanish military officer and political figure, and was completed during the final years of his life. Its creation reflects Bonnat's academic style and his prominence in 19th-century European portraiture. The work was acquired directly by the museum shortly after its completion, establishing a continuous ownership record since its inception.
Overview
The Portrait of José Casado del Alisal is a 19th-century oil painting by French artist Léon Bonnat, created in 1864. It is a representative work of the realist style and is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
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Artist
Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat (French pronunciation:; 20 June 1833 – 8 September 1922) was a French painter, Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur, art collector and professor at the Ecole des Beaux Arts.
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