Artwork
La vuelta del malón
La vuelta del malón is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist Ángel della Valle. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
La vuelta del malón is a 1896 oil painting by Ángel della Valle, an Argentine artist known for his realistic depictions of contemporary life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group of Indigenous warriors returning from a raid, capturing a moment of turmoil and conflict. A woman in white sits on a dark horse, while a man on a white horse holds a cross, amidst shirtless and armed figures on horseback.
Technique & Style
Della Valle's use of muted colors and dramatic lighting creates tension and emphasizes the central figures. The work is characteristic of the Naturalism movement, which focused on realistic and detailed representations of everyday life.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, La vuelta del malón is a product of the 'Generation of '80, a group of Argentine artists associated with the Realistic style.
Context
The painting reflects della Valle's interest in depicting contemporary Argentine life, including the complex and often fraught relationships between different cultural groups.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ángel Della Valle (10 October 1852, Buenos Aires – 16 July 1903, Buenos Aires) was an Argentine painter in the Realistic style who belonged to the "Generation of '80".
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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