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Francisco Cabarrús y Lalanne conde de Cabarrús (Copia)
Francisco Cabarrús y Lalanne conde de Cabarrús (Copia) is an oil painting by Francisco Jover y Casanova. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Francisco Jover y Casanova’s oil portrait, executed circa 1850, presents François Cabarrus, the first Count of Cabarrús. The work resides in the Museo del Prado’s collection and exemplifies mid‑nineteenth‑century Spanish portraiture, focusing on a single seated figure against a subdued backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, an elderly gentleman with white hair, is rendered in a yellow jacket and white cravat, his gaze meeting the viewer directly. The neutral expression and straightforward pose convey a dignified, perhaps bureaucratic, presence, reflecting Cabarrus’s status as a notable political figure of his era.
Technique & Style
Jover y Casanova employs a realistic approach, emphasizing fine detail in the fabric’s texture and the subject’s facial features. The dark background creates a chiaroscuro effect that isolates the figure, while the careful modeling of light on the face and clothing underscores the painter’s skill in rendering volume and material.
History & Provenance
Created around 1850, the portrait entered the Museo del Prado’s holdings as part of its Spanish nineteenth‑century acquisitions. Its attribution to Jover y Casanova, a painter recognized for historical scenes and portraiture, aligns with the museum’s effort to document prominent Spanish artists of the period.
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Artist
Francisco Jover y Casanova (1836, Muro de Alcoy - 19 February 1890, Madrid) was a Spanish painter of historical scenes and portraits.
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