Artwork
Robledal (San Vicente de la Barquera)
Robledal (San Vicente de la Barquera) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Carlos de Haes. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Robledal (San Vicente de la Barquera) is an 1872 oil painting by Carlos de Haes, a Belgian-born Spanish artist prominent in Spanish Realist landscape painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a serene, natural scene: a large tree surrounded by lush greenery, a small wooden structure in the foreground, rolling hills, and a clear sky, evoking tranquility.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work utilizes a warm color palette and achieves depth and texture, characteristic of Haes' Realist approach, though associated with the broader Impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1872, the painting is part of the Museo del Prado's collection, solidifying Haes' stature alongside notable Spanish landscape painters of his time.
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Artist
Carlos Sebastián Pedro Hubert de Haes (January 25, 1829 – June 17, 1898) was a Spanish painter from Belgium.
