Who painted ¡Aún se defiende!?

¡Aún se defiende! was painted by Federico Jiménez Fernández in 1898.

Where can I see ¡Aún se defiende!?

¡Aún se defiende! is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is ¡Aún se defiende!?

¡Aún se defiende! is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

¡Aún se defiende!

Federico Jiménez Fernández , 1898

¡Aún se defiende! is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Federico Jiménez Fernández. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1898, this oil on canvas by Spanish artist Federico Jiménez Fernández is part of the collection at Madrid’s Museo del Prado. The work captures a lively chase scene set in an open meadow, where two spotted dogs pursue a soaring bird against a backdrop of rocky hills and scattered vegetation, emphasizing motion and tension.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on two hunting dogs—one white with brown markings, the other white with black spots—lunging after a bird, likely a hawk or eagle, whose wings are fully extended in flight. The juxtaposition of ground and air suggests themes of pursuit and the instinctual drive of predator and prey, rendered with palpable urgency.

Technique & Style

Jiménez Fernández employs a vivid palette, contrasting the bright coats of the dogs with the muted earth tones of the hillside. Dynamic brushwork conveys the dogs’ muscular tension, while the bird’s feathers are suggested through swift, gestural strokes. The spatial arrangement, with foreground figures sharply defined against a softer, atmospheric background, enhances the sense of depth.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Museo del Prado’s holdings after its acquisition in the early twentieth century, though precise details of its purchase remain undocumented. Since its arrival, it has been displayed as an example of late nineteenth‑century Spanish genre painting, illustrating the period’s interest in rural life and animal subjects.