Artwork
El niño de la chaqueta blanca
El niño de la chaqueta blanca is an oil painting by Cosme San Martín. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
El niño de la chaqueta blanca is a painting created by Cosme San Martín around 1888. It is an oil on canvas work currently held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy with dark hair wearing a white shirt, set against a dark background. The boy's neutral expression and direct gaze engage the viewer.
Technique & Style
San Martín employed oil paint to achieve a portrait-like quality, utilizing chiaroscuro to define the subject.
History & Provenance
Cosme San Martín, born in Valparaíso in 1849 or 1850, was a prominent figure in Chilean art. He served as the first Chilean-born Director of the Academy of Painting in Santiago until his death in 1906.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cosme San Martín Lagunas (27 September 1849/1850, Valparaíso – 1 April 1906, Santiago) was a Chilean painter and the first Chilean-born Director of the Academy of Painting (Santiago, Chile).
