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Infanta Isabel of Spain, Countess Gurowski

Infanta Isabel of Spain, Countess Gurowski, by Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve, oil, 1857
Infanta Isabel of Spain, Countess Gurowski, by Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve, oil, 1857

Infanta Isabel of Spain, Countess Gurowski is an oil painting by Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve.

This portrait painting depicts a woman in a striking red dress, adorned with black lace and a red flower on her chest. She wears a pearl necklace and holds a white lace fan in her right hand. The woman's dark hair is styled in a bob, and she has a red flower in her hair. The background of the painting features a dark green wall with a mirror and a window, suggesting an indoor setting.

The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the 19th century. The level of detail and realism in the painting indicates that it was done by a skilled artist.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve.

Overview

Infanta Isabel of Spain, Countess Gurowski is an oil painting created by Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve in 1857. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is a portrait of a woman, likely Infanta Isabel, dressed in a red gown with black lace and adorned with pearls and flowers, suggesting a high social status. The subject's attire and the indoor setting imply a depiction of aristocratic life.

Technique & Style

The portrait showcases the artist's skill in capturing detail and realism, characteristic of 19th-century painting. The use of oil paint allows for rich colors and textures, evident in the subject's dress and accessories.

Artist & collection

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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