Artwork

Duque de Montemar (copia)

Duque de Montemar (copia), by Joaquina Serrano y Bartolomé, oil, 1850
Duque de Montemar (copia), by Joaquina Serrano y Bartolomé, oil, 1850

Duque de Montemar (copia) is an oil painting by Joaquina Serrano y Bartolomé. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1850, is a portrait attributed to Joaquina Serrano y Bartolomé. It is held at the Museo del Prado.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts José Carrillo de Albornoz, 1st Duke of Montemar, dressed in formal military attire, conveying dignity and importance. His serious expression is tempered by a hint of a smile, suggesting a nuanced character.

Technique & Style

The work showcases intricate detail, particularly in the subject's armor, which is adorned with gold accents. The dark brown background and the subject's formal attire are characteristic of the artist's style, seen in her other portraits of nobility and military leaders.

Artist & collection

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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