Artwork
Backlight
Backlight is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Eliseo Meifrén y Roig. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Backlight is a 1921 oil painting by Spanish Impressionist Eliseo Meifrèn i Roig, depicting a serene garden scene. It is part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a garden with trees displaying autumnal yellow and orange foliage, and white flowers in the foreground. The composition captures the warm, cozy effect of sunlight filtering from behind the trees.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Backlight exemplifies Meifrèn i Roig's Impressionist approach, emphasizing light effects and capturing the fleeting impression of natural ambiance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1921, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, highlighting the artist's contribution to Catalan Impressionism.
Context
As part of the Impressionist movement, Backlight reflects Meifrèn i Roig's focus on outdoor light and color, aligning with broader European artistic trends of the early 20th century.
Legacy
While specific impact details are not provided, Backlight contributes to Meifrèn i Roig's recognized role in Spanish Impressionism, with the piece being part of a notable Catalan art collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eliseo Meifrèn i Roig (24 December 1857/59, Barcelona – 5 February 1940, Barcelona) was a Spanish Impressionist painter.
