Artwork
Indolent women
Indolent women is an oil painting by Alfredo Guttero. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Indolent Women is a 1927 oil painting by Alfredo Guttero, an Argentine artist associated with the scuola metafisica movement. The work is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women in relaxed, languid poses, surrounded by fruit and a cat. The serene atmosphere and gentle curves of their bodies evoke a sense of warmth and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Guttero's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, while soft shading and texture render the women's skin. The artist's color and light choices contribute to the overall sense of stillness and quiet in the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Alfredo Nicolás Guttero (26 May 1882, Buenos Aires – 1 December 1932, Buenos Aires) was an Argentine modernist painter and art promoter.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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