Artwork
El derecho de asilo
El derecho de asilo is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Francisco Javier Amérigo y Aparici. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
El derecho de asilo is a 1896 oil painting by Francisco Javier Amérigo y Aparici, a Spanish artist known for historical scenes. The work is held in the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic snowy night scene with a crowd in rough clothing near a stone wall. A central figure in a long robe appears to intervene in a fight, conveying a sense of urgency.
Technique & Style
Executed in a post-impressionist style, the painting features a predominantly dark color palette with flashes of brighter tones, such as a red coat and a distant lantern.
History & Provenance
Amérigo y Aparici, born in Valencia in 1842, was active in Madrid until his death in 1912. His work is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Javier Amérigo y Aparici
Francisco Javier Amérigo y Aparici (2 June 1842, Valencia - 28 March 1912, Madrid) was a Spanish painter who specialized in historical scenes.
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