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Manuel Pasutti
Manuel Pasutti is an oil painting by Leonardo Alenza. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Manuel Pasutti is a portrait painted in oil on canvas by Spanish artist Leonardo Alenza in 1842. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, shown from the chest up against a dark background. His attire, including a dark jacket and black bow tie, is rendered in detail, suggesting an interest in capturing contemporary character types.
Technique & Style
Alenza's use of oil paint achieves a realistic representation of the subject. The dark background serves to emphasize the figure, while the artist's attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing reflects his engagement with the Romantic tradition and Costumbrista movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1842, Manuel Pasutti is a product of Alenza's work in the early to mid-19th century. The painting is now held in the Museo del Prado, Madrid.
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Artist
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (6 November 1807, Madrid – 30 June 1845, Madrid) was a Spanish painter and engraver in the Romantic style; associated with the Costumbrista movement.
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