Artwork
The Guadarrama from the Plantío de los Infantes
The Guadarrama from the Plantío de los Infantes is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Aureliano de Beruete. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
The Guadarrama from the Plantío de los Infantes is a 1910 oil painting by Aureliano de Beruete, a Spanish artist known for his landscapes and contributions to the post-impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene Sierra de Guadarrama landscape near Madrid, featuring a snow-capped mountain range, a lush green field with trees and bushes, and distant buildings, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Beruete's use of color creates a balanced atmosphere, with the blues and whites of the sky and mountains complemented by the greens and browns of the field and trees, characteristic of his post-impressionist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Museo del Prado collection, created by Beruete after studying under Carlos de Haes and later becoming a professor at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aureliano de Beruete (27 September 1845, Madrid – 5 January 1912, Madrid) was a Spanish landscape painter, art critic and social activist.
