Artwork

Retrato de José Gerónimo Rodríguez

Retrato de José Gerónimo Rodríguez, by José Gil de Castro, oil, 1826
Retrato de José Gerónimo Rodríguez, by José Gil de Castro, oil, 1826

Retrato de José Gerónimo Rodríguez is an oil painting by the Realist artist José Gil de Castro. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Retrato de José Gerónimo Rodríguez is a 1826 oil painting by José Gil de Castro, an Afro-Peruvian artist known for his detailed and realistic depictions.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows José Gerónimo Rodríguez standing in a dark setting, dressed in formal attire with a black coat, white shirt, and blue and white striped sash. His posture and clothing convey elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Gil de Castro's use of oil paint achieves a lifelike representation of the subject, characteristic of the realism movement. The dark background emphasizes the figure, creating a sense of intimacy and formality.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires. Gil de Castro, who worked primarily in Chile, documented prominent figures of his time through his art.

Artist & collection

Artist

José Gil de Castro

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.