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Candombe o Candombe bajo la luna
Candombe o Candombe bajo la luna is an unspecified painting by the Naïve art artist Pedro Figari. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
Candombe o Candombe bajo la luna is a 1922 painting by Pedro Figari, a Uruguayan artist who began his painting career later in life. The work belongs to the naive art movement and is now part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a nighttime candombe, a traditional Uruguayan musical and dance practice, conveying a sense of joy and celebration. Figari drew from childhood memories of local customs, imbuing the scene with a personal, unillusionistic quality.
Technique & Style
Figari employed bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to convey the dynamic energy of the dancers. The composition contrasts the lively, flowing figures in the foreground with the subdued, dark blue night sky and outlined buildings in the background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922, the painting is part of the naive art movement. It is currently housed at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Context
As a late-starting artist, Figari's background as a lawyer, writer, and politician influenced his artistic focus on everyday Uruguayan life and local traditions, such as the candombe.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Figari (June 29, 1861 – July 24, 1938) was a Uruguayan painter, lawyer, writer, and politician.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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