Artwork
Alfonso XIII, Rey de España
Alfonso XIII, Rey de España is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Ramon Casas. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
Alfonso XIII, Rey de España is an oil-on-canvas portrait painted by Ramon Casas in 1904. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts King Alfonso XIII of Spain, rendered in a blurred and subtle manner, conveying a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Casas employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, while the warm, reddish-brown background and soft rendering of the subject's features evoke a sense of comfort and mystery, characteristic of the Symbolist movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ramon Casas i Carbó (Catalan pronunciation:; 4 January 1866 – 29 February 1932) was a Catalan artist from Spain.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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