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Portrait of Octavi Carbonell i Sanroman
Portrait of Octavi Carbonell i Sanroman is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Joaquín Espalter y Rull. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
This portrait shows a man with dark, wavy hair and a serious expression. He wears a white shirt with a high collar, a dark jacket, and a gold pin on his lapel.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest he is from the 19th century. The painting's style and attention to detail are notable.
To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Joaquín Espalter y Rull.
Overview
The Portrait of Octavi Carbonell i Sanroman is an oil painting created in 1842 by Joaquín Espalter y Rull, a Catalan artist based in Madrid. The work is now part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with dark, wavy hair and a serious expression, dressed in attire typical of the 19th century, including a white shirt, dark jacket, and a gold pin on his lapel. The subject's identity is known as Octavi Carbonell i Sanroman.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Espalter y Rull's attention to detail and skill in portraiture, characteristic of the Biedermeier period. The style is marked by realism and a focus on the subject's appearance.
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Artist
Joaquim Espalter i Rull or, in Spanish, Joaquín Espalter y Rull (30 September 1809 – 16 January 1880) was a Catalan painter who spent most of his career in Madrid; known primarily for portraits and historical scenes.
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