Artwork
Beside the Fire
Beside the Fire is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Manuel Cusí i Ferret. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Overview
Beside the Fire is an 1898 oil painting by Manuel Cusí i Ferret, classified as a genre scene, currently part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a state of quiet contemplation, kneeling beside a dark stove, her head bowed and hands placed on it, evoking a sense of introspective solitude.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro, leveraging strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and dimensionality, aligning with Art Nouveau's emphasis on expressive lighting and mood.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, the painting is associated with the Art Nouveau movement and is now held in the permanent collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Manuel Cusí i Ferret (1857–1919) was an artist, born in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
