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The Company of Saint Barbara, by Ramon Martí Alsina, oil, 1896

The Company of Saint Barbara

Ramon Martí Alsina

1896

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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Overview

The Company of Saint Barbara is a 1896 oil by Ramon Martí Alsina, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Ramon Martí Alsina
When & what style?
1896 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic scene with many people in the foreground. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, with women wearing long skirts and men in jackets and hats. The people are crowded together, some standing and others lying on the ground. In the background, there are buildings that appear to be damaged or destroyed. The painting is very detailed, with many different textures and colors. The artist has used a lot of brown and gray tones to create a somber mood. The overall effect is one of chaos and destruction. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Ramon Martí Alsina.

About the artist

Portrait of Ramon Martí Alsina
Artist

Ramon Martí Alsina

Ramón Martí i Alsina (10 August 1826, Barcelona - 21 December 1894, Barcelona) was a Spanish painter in the Realistic style.

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