Who painted Deliberando?

Deliberando was painted by Pedro Figari in 1923.

Where can I see Deliberando?

Deliberando is held by National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

What movement is Deliberando?

Deliberando is associated with Naïve art.

Can I buy a print of Deliberando?

Museum-quality prints of Deliberando are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Deliberando

Pedro Figari , 1923

Deliberando is an unspecified painting by the Naïve art artist Pedro Figari. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1923, Deliberando is an oil painting by Uruguayan artist Pedro Figari. The work depicts three women seated indoors, surrounded by red chairs, a rug, a mirror and a vase, rendered in a softened, slightly blurred palette that emphasizes atmosphere over precise detail.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents three women in period attire: a gray dress with blue trim, a blue dress with a fan, and a pink dress. Their relaxed pose within a domestic interior suggests a quiet moment of contemplation, reflecting Figari’s interest in everyday scenes drawn from his own memories of local customs.

Technique & Style

Figari employed a naïve, memory‑based approach, forgoing realistic illusion in favor of flattened forms and gentle color transitions. The brushwork softens edges, creating a dreamlike quality that aligns with his broader practice of portraying familiar life through a personal, non‑academic visual language.

History & Provenance

After its completion, Deliberando entered the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it remains on display. The painting forms part of Figari’s later artistic output, produced after his career in law, literature and politics gave way to a focus on painting.