Artwork
Los mantones de Manila
Los mantones de Manila is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Fernando Fader. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Fernando Fader’s oil on canvas entitled *Los mantones de Manila* was completed in 1914. The work forms part of the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it is displayed among the museum’s holdings of early twentieth‑century Argentine painting.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the canvas reflects Fader’s characteristic handling of light and color, employing a muted palette and careful modeling of forms. The brushwork combines a degree of realism with subtle impressionistic touches, a synthesis typical of the artist’s approach during his mature period.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting entered the public domain through acquisition by the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. The museum’s records list the work as part of its permanent collection, indicating that it has remained in institutional care since its early inclusion in the museum’s Argentine art holdings.
Context
*Los mantones de Manila* was produced at a time when Argentine artists were engaging with both European influences and local subjects. Fader, a prominent figure in this milieu, often incorporated elements of everyday life and imported goods into his compositions, reflecting the cultural exchanges present in Buenos Aires during the 1910s.
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Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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