Artwork

Assumpció

Assumpció, by Isidre Nonell, oil, 1910
Assumpció, by Isidre Nonell, oil, 1910

Assumpció is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Isidre Nonell. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

Overview

Assumpció is a 1910 oil painting by Isidre Nonell, a Catalan artist known for depicting marginalized individuals.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman in profile, wearing a dark jacket over a red top with yellow dots. Her face is rendered in dark tones with subtle highlights on her cheek and chin.

Technique & Style

Nonell's post-impressionist style is evident in the expressive brushwork and dark tones used in Assumpció, set against a warm, light brown background.

History & Provenance

Assumpció is part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Isidre Nonell

Artist

Isidre Nonell

Isidre Nonell i Monturiol (30 November 1872 – 21 February 1911) was a Catalan artist from Spain known for his expressive portrayal of socially marginalized individuals in late 19th-century Barcelona.