Artwork
Las Hilanderas (The Spinners)
Las Hilanderas (The Spinners) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Muntaner. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at left: D.n Diego Velazquez lo Pintó; in plate, below image, at center: Agustin Esteve lo dibujo; in plate, below image, at right: Francisco Muntaner lo grabó en M.d 1796; in plate, at bottom: Este quadro, conocido por el nombre de las Hilanderas, representa un fabrica de tapices: tiene de ancho diez pies y medio de rey, y de alto ocho pies, y está pintado por D. Diego Velazquez / segun su tercer estilo. Dice éste linzo el Caballero Mengs. que parece no tuvo parte la mano en su execucion sino que le pintó sola la voluntad: y añade que en su genero es obra singular. Está en el Real / Palacio de Madrid
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About this work
Overview
Las Hilanderas (The Spinners) is a print created by Francisco Muntaner in 1796 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four women, including a child, engaged in textile work in a dimly lit room. A large classical painting on the wall behind them adds a layer of depth to the scene, evoking a sense of a staged setting.
Technique & Style
Muntaner employed fine lines to capture the texture of the women's clothing and the detail of their hands at work, showcasing the capabilities of etching and engraving.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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