Artwork
Portrait of Antonio del Val

Portrait of Antonio del Val is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Manuel Domínguez Sánchez. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
Executed in oil on canvas by Manuel Domínguez Sánchez in 1875, the painting functions as a straightforward portrait of this individual.
The work portrays Antonio del Val Ripoll as its sole main subject. Executed in oil on canvas by Manuel Domínguez Sánchez in 1875, the painting functions as a straightforward portrait of this individual. The sources identify the sitter by his full name but do not provide details regarding specific iconographic elements, symbolic attributes, or deeper allegorical meanings associated with the composition.
The representation focuses on the depiction of the person rather than illustrating a broader narrative or symbolic program.
Technique & Style
Manuel Domínguez Sánchez created Portrait of Antonio del Val Ripoll in 1875 using oil paint on canvas. The work measures 92 cm in height and 69 cm in width, depicting Antonio del Val Ripoll in a formal pose typical of 19th-century portraiture. The painting is part of the Museo del Prado collection and is classified as a portrait genre work, reflecting the formal stylistic conventions of Spanish portraiture from the late 19th century.
History & Provenance
The work was painted in 1875 by Manuel Domínguez Sánchez, as indicated by the date recorded in both the Prado’s collections and the artist’s catalogue raisonné.
It depicts Antonio del Val Ripoll and entered the holdings of the Museo del Prado, where it remains in the permanent collection.
Manuel Domínguez Sánchez's Portrait of Antonio del Val is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The work, an oil on canvas painted in 1875, depicts Antonio del Val Ripoll and measures 92 cm in height by 69 cm in width. The painting was accessioned into the museum's holdings as part of its permanent collection, though specific inventory numbers are not detailed in the provided records.
There is no recorded exhibition history for this piece in the available sources, which focus primarily on its creation, physical attributes, and current location within the Prado.
Overview
The Portrait of Antonio del Val is a painting executed in oil paint by Manuel Domínguez Sánchez in 1875. It is a representation of Antonio del Val Ripoll and is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
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Artist
Manuel Domínguez Sánchez (21 December 1840, Madrid – 15 April 1906, Cuenca) was a Spanish painter and illustrator in the Academic style.











