Artwork
Portrait of Eduardo Lahitte Uribelarrea
Portrait of Eduardo Lahitte Uribelarrea is an oil painting by the Realist artist Franklin Rawson. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
The Portrait of Eduardo Lahitte Uribelarrea is an oil painting created in 1868 by Argentine artist Benjamin Franklin Rawson, a member of the country's pioneering generation of painters.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy, Eduardo Lahitte Uribelarrea, standing in front of a serene landscape, dressed in formal attire with a straw hat in hand. The tranquil atmosphere and the boy's poised demeanor suggest a sense of calm and composure.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the realism movement, characterized by its faithful representation of the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, evident in the contrast between light and dark areas, adds depth to the composition, while the soft colors in the background create a soothing ambiance.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Eduardo Lahitte Uribelarrea is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it remains to this day.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Benjamin Franklin Rawson (29 March 1819 or 1820 – 14 March 1871) was an Argentine painter who belonged to the first generation of Argentine painters called the "precursors".
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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