1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Recepción de un cardenal is a 1897 oil by Salvador Sánchez Barbudo, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
The painting shows a lavish ballroom scene. Women in ornate dresses and men in suits are gathered around the room, with a large mirror behind them. The room is decorated with intricate details, including gold accents and a red carpet. In the center of the room, a woman in a blue dress is sitting on a chair, while others are standing around her. The atmosphere appears to be one of luxury and sophistication. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other artists who have depicted similar scenes of opulence and grandeur. For more information on this style of art, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Salvador Sánchez Barbudo (1857–1917) was an artist, born in Jerez de la Frontera.
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