Artwork
La Ciociaretta
La Ciociaretta is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Antonio Fabrés. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1911, *La Ciociaretta* is a painted work on wood by Catalan artist Antonio Fabrés. The piece belongs to the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and exemplifies the decorative sensibilities associated with the Art Nouveau period.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a seated woman wearing a blue skirt, a red blouse, and a white scarf, her black shoes visible beneath. Her expression is subdued and her hands rest together in her lap, suggesting a moment of quiet introspection or melancholy.
Technique & Style
Fabrés employs strong contrasts of light and shadow, a chiaroscuro effect that models the figure’s form and draws attention to the face and hands. The dark background amplifies the vivid colors of the costume, while the wood support adds a subtle texture to the surface.
History & Provenance
Although Fabrés is better known for his sculpture and Orientalist subjects, this painted work reflects his broader artistic range. After its creation, *La Ciociaretta* entered the holdings of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s early 20th‑century collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antoni Maria Fabrés i Costa (Spanish: Antonio Maria Fabrés y Costa; 1854–1938), also known as Antoni Fabrés, was a Catalan sculptor and painter known especially for his depictions of Orientalist and period subjects.
