Who painted Matilde Noever de Vogel?

Matilde Noever de Vogel was painted by José Villegas Cordero in 1907.

Where can I see Matilde Noever de Vogel?

Matilde Noever de Vogel is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Matilde Noever de Vogel?

Matilde Noever de Vogel is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Matilde Noever de Vogel?

Museum-quality prints of Matilde Noever de Vogel are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Matilde Noever de Vogel

José Villegas Cordero , 1907

Matilde Noever de Vogel is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist José Villegas Cordero. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1907 by Spanish painter José Villegas Cordero, this oil on canvas belongs to the post‑impressionist period. The work is part of the Museo del Prado’s collection and presents a solitary female figure seated sideways on a chair, surrounded by a muted, indistinct background that isolates her presence.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a woman in a light‑toned gown trimmed with lace, a green sash at her waist, and a pink fan delicately held in one hand. Her hair is gathered back, and she rests her chin on the opposite hand, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or poised elegance within an intimate interior.

Technique & Style

Villegas Cordero employs a pronounced impasto, applying thick, textured paint especially on the dress and chair. The visible brushstrokes give the fabric a tactile, almost sculptural quality, while the dark, blurred backdrop recedes, directing the viewer’s focus toward the richly rendered figure.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the holdings of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s broader effort to represent Spanish artists who engaged with post‑impressionist aesthetics during the early twentieth century.