Who painted Amalia Salaverría Saiz?

Amalia Salaverría Saiz was painted by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz.

Where can I see Amalia Salaverría Saiz?

Amalia Salaverría Saiz is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Amalia Salaverría Saiz?

Amalia Salaverría Saiz is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Amalia Salaverría Saiz

Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz

Amalia Salaverría Saiz is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz. It is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz painted a portrait titled Amalia Salaverría Saiz in 1896. Executed in oil on canvas, the work presents a seated woman in a dark green dress accented with a light pink collar. The composition is framed by an ornate gilt frame with a scalloped edge, typical of late‑19th‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is identified as Amalia Salaverría Saiz, portrayed with her hair neatly pulled back and a decorative brooch at her collar. The restrained pose and subdued lighting convey a sense of quiet dignity, reflecting the conventions of genteel portraiture intended to document personal status and character.

Technique & Style

Madrazo employs a soft chiaroscuro, allowing gentle transitions between light and shadow to model the facial features and the folds of the dress. The palette is muted, dominated by deep greens and subtle pinks, while the brushwork remains smooth, emphasizing the refined surface typical of academic portraiture of the period.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896, the painting entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display. The work bears the artist’s signature in the lower corner, though the date is not visible on the canvas itself.