Artwork
Cavalier
Cavalier is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 111625
- Credit line
- Henry Field Memorial Collection
About this work
Overview
Cavalier is a painting by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal, created around 1871 using oil on panel. It is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nobleman from a bygone era, dressed in elaborate attire, including lace and a sword. The subject is presented in a portrait-like setting, characteristic of a genre scene.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Fortuny y Marsal's attention to detail, particularly in rendering textures and fabrics. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, is also evident in the painting, contributing to its Realist style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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…
