Artwork
La ausencia
La ausencia is an oil painting by the Realist artist Domingo Valdivieso y Henarejos. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
La ausencia is a painting created by Domingo Valdivieso y Henarejos in 1868. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated woman lost in thought, her hands clasped together. Her contemplative posture and expression convey a sense of quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Realist style, La ausencia features a detailed representation of the subject. The artist's use of oil paint allows for a nuanced rendering of textures, such as the lace on the woman's blouse.
History & Provenance
Domingo Valdivieso y Henarejos, a Spanish painter and engraver associated with the Academic style, created La ausencia in 1868. The work is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Domingo Valdivieso y Henarejos
Domingo Valdivieso y Henarejos (30 August 1830 – 22 November 1872) was a Spanish painter and engraver in the Academic style.
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