Artwork
Portrait of Manuel J. de Guerrico
Portrait of Manuel J. de Guerrico is an unspecified painting by Charles Pellegrini. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina. Portrait of Manuel J.
About this work
He has dark hair and is wearing a black jacket over a white shirt with a high collar.
This painting is an oval portrait of a man. He has dark hair and is wearing a black jacket over a white shirt with a high collar. The background is a blue-grey color.
The man's facial expression is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in a way that was common during the 19th century.
The painting is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires. You can learn more about the artist, Charles Pellegrini, by looking him up next.
Overview
Portrait of Manuel J. de Guerrico is a mid-19th-century oval portrait painted by Charles Pellegrini, an Italian-born Argentine artist of multiple disciplines. The work is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Manuel J. de Guerrico, is depicted with a serious expression, directly engaging the viewer. His attire—a black jacket over a white shirt with a high collar—and hairstyle reflect common 19th-century fashion trends.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the painting are not highlighted, the use of a subdued blue-grey background allows the subject's portrait to dominate, suggesting a focus on realism and simplicity characteristic of portraiture from the era.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1847, the portrait has been acquired by the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it remains as part of the museum's holdings.
Context
The painting is a product of Charles Pellegrini's contributions to Argentine visual culture during the 19th century. Notably, Pellegrini's family legacy extends beyond art, as he was the father of Carlos Pellegrini, a future president of Argentina.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Henri Pellegrini (28 July 1800 – 12 October 1875) was an Italian Argentine engineer, lithographer, painter, and architect. He was father of Argentine president Carlos Pellegrini.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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