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Funeral of Saint Rose, by Teófilo Castillo, oil, 1918

Funeral of Saint Rose

Teófilo Castillo

1918

oil

canvas

From the collection of Lima Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Funeral of Saint Rose is a 1918 oil by Teófilo Castillo, held at Lima Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Teófilo Castillo
When & what style?
1918
Where can I see it?
Lima Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a crowded scene with people in old-fashioned clothes. They're gathered around a big, ornate carriage with a body inside. The people are dressed in different colors, and some are holding things like flags or sticks. In the background, there's a big building with lots of windows and balconies. It looks like a special event is happening. The painting is very detailed, with lots of things to look at. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more work by Teófilo Castillo.

About the artist

Portrait of Teófilo Castillo
Artist

Teófilo Castillo

Teófilo Castillo Guas or Guash (2 October 1857, Carhuaz – 7 December 1922, Tucumán) was a Peruvian Impressionist painter, art critic and photographer.

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