Who painted View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes)?

View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes) was painted by Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz in 1771.

Where can I see View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes)?

View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes) is held by Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

What movement is View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes)?

View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes) is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes)?

Museum-quality prints of View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes)

Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz , 1771

View of the Port of Antibes (El puerto de Antibes) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

View of the Port of Antibes is a 1771 painting by Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz, a mid-18th-century Mexican artist of mixed heritage.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a coastal scene with a boat and a prominent tree, capturing a serene moment at the Port of Antibes.

Technique & Style

Executed during the Rococo period, the work showcases Morlete Ruiz's skill in landscape painting, a departure from his more well-known casta paintings.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, a testament to its enduring significance.

Context

Morlete Ruiz was a member of the painting academy in Colonial New Spain and worked contemporaneously with notable artist Miguel Cabrera.

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Artist

Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz

Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz (San Miguel de Allende, 1713–1770, Mexico City) was an 18th-century Mexican painter, a mestizo according to the system of racial classification.