Who painted Shoeing a Mule in Morocco?

Shoeing a Mule in Morocco was painted by Mariano Fortuny Marsal.

Where can I see Shoeing a Mule in Morocco?

Shoeing a Mule in Morocco is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Shoeing a Mule in Morocco?

Shoeing a Mule in Morocco is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Shoeing a Mule in Morocco?

Museum-quality prints of Shoeing a Mule in Morocco are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Shoeing a Mule in Morocco

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Shoeing a Mule in Morocco is a print by the Impressionist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.300
Credit line: Gift of Knoedler and Company, through The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

Shoeing a Mule in Morocco, created by Spanish artist Mariano Fortuny in 1875, is a print depicting a mundane yet intimate scene of a man shoeing a mule in a dimly lit interior.

Subject & Meaning

The subject highlights Fortuny's fascination with North African life and customs, blending everyday genre with meticulous observation of local settings and practices.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases Fortuny's use of chiaroscuro to evoke depth and atmosphere, with detailed attention to texture and form.

History & Provenance

The piece is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting its status as a notable example of Fortuny's Orientalist and historicist genre explorations.

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Artist

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist genre…