Artwork
Mariano Alejo Álvarez and his Son
Mariano Alejo Álvarez and his Son is an oil painting by José Gil de Castro. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Lima Art Museum.
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Overview
Mariano Alejo Álvarez and his Son is a portrait painted in oil by José Gil de Castro in 1834. It is part of the Lima Art Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man, Mariano Alejo Álvarez, standing with his son in a domestic setting. The subjects are dressed in formal attire, with the man wearing a black coat and white shirt, and the boy in a black coat and white pants.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its realistic style, with detailed rendering of textures and muted colors, predominantly browns and greens, creating a calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
José Gil de Castro, an Afro-Peruvian artist with a career spanning Peru and Chile, was known for his portraits of prominent figures, which likely includes this depiction of Mariano Alejo Álvarez and his son.
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Artist & collection
Artist
José Gil de Castro y Morales (1 September 1785 – c. 1840–41) was an Afro-Peruvian portrait painter, cartographer and soldier who spent many years in Chile.
