1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Retrato de Santiago Calzadilla is a 1859 oil by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, a Realism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a yellow jacket and white pants. He has dark hair and a beard. The background is dark, with some objects visible but not clearly defined. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be a portrait from the 19th century. The artist has used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth. The painting is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Prilidiano Pueyrredón.
Prilidiano Pueyrredón (January 24, 1823 – November 3, 1870) was an Argentine painter, architect and engineer. One of the country's first prominent painters, he was known for his costumbrist sensibility and preference for everyday themes.
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