1835
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
Batalla de lapitas y centauros. is a 1835 oil by Rafael Tejeo, depicting Aeneas, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures in various states of undress, some wearing helmets and others holding weapons. In the foreground, a man in a helmet and a woman in a pink dress are prominently featured. The background of the painting shows a landscape with trees, buildings, and mountains under a blue sky with white clouds. The painting is rich in detail, with many figures engaged in different activities. Some are fighting, while others appear to be fleeing or fallen. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and conflict. The painting is held at the Museo del Prado.
Rafael Tegeo Díaz (27 November 1798, Caravaca de la Cruz - 3 October 1856, Madrid) was a Spanish Neoclassical painter, known primarily for his portraits. His name is sometimes spelled Tejeo.
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