Artwork

Muerte de Juan Escobedo

Muerte de Juan Escobedo, by Lorenzo Vallés, oil, 1890
Muerte de Juan Escobedo, by Lorenzo Vallés, oil, 1890

Muerte de Juan Escobedo is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Lorenzo Vallés. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Muerte de Juan Escobedo is an oil painting created by Lorenzo Vallés in 1890. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic scene in a narrow, dimly lit 19th-century street. A group of men, one wearing a red jacket and another holding a sword, are shown in a state of tension, suggesting conflict or urgency.

Technique & Style

The work features a mix of warm and cool colors, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds to the overall dramatic atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lorenzo Vallés

Lorenzo Vallés (1831–1910) was an artist, born in Madrid.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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