Artwork
Consuelo
Consuelo is an oil painting by Isidre Nonell. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
The woman's face is rendered in a subtle, expressive manner, with a focus on capturing her likeness rather than idealizing her features.
This painting depicts a woman in profile, facing left. She has dark hair and wears a red shawl over a black garment. The background is a muted greenish-yellow color.
The woman's face is rendered in a subtle, expressive manner, with a focus on capturing her likeness rather than idealizing her features. Her dark hair is pulled back, revealing her profile.
The painting is a portrait of Consuelo, created by Isidre Nonell in 1904. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing techniques, explore the work of Isidre Nonell.
Overview
Consuelo is a 1904 oil painting by Catalan artist Isidre Nonell, held in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. It is a portrait of a woman, executed in a style characteristic of Nonell's post-Modernista generation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in profile, wearing a red shawl over a black garment, set against a muted greenish-yellow background. The subject's dark hair is pulled back, and her face is rendered in a subtle, expressive manner, capturing her likeness.
Technique & Style
Nonell's use of oil paint is marked by expressive brushstrokes and a darker tone, characteristic of his post-impressionist style. The work showcases his attention to capturing the subject's likeness through subtle facial rendering.
History & Provenance
Created in 1904, Consuelo is part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, reflecting Nonell's contribution to the Catalan art scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Artist
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.
