Artwork
Asalto de la primera columna brasileña a Curupaytí
Asalto de la primera columna brasileña a Curupaytí is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Luis Candido Lopez. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Asalto de la primera columna brasileña a Curupaytí is a painting created by Luis Cándido López in 1899 using oil paint. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic battle scene from the Paraguayan War, a conflict in which López fought. The scene shows soldiers and horses in a grassy field near water, with trees in the background.
Technique & Style
López's use of oil paint brings the scene to life with vivid colors and textures, evoking energy and movement. The intricate rendering of uniforms and equipment showcases his attention to detail.
History & Provenance
López, an Argentine soldier and painter known for his Naïve style, drew on his personal experience of the Paraguayan War to create this work, which is associated with the Impressionist movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cándido López (29 August 1840 – 31 December 1902) was an Argentine soldier and painter who worked in the Naïve style. He is best known for his historical scenes from the Paraguayan War in which he fought.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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Autorretrato
Desembarco del Ejército Argentino frente a las trincheras de Curuzú
Naturaleza Muerta
Asalto de la tercera columna argentina a Curupaytí
Trinchera de Curupaytí (Tít. ant.: Vista de las trincheras y parte del campo de batalla de Curupaytí)
Vista interior de Curuzú mirado de aguas arriba
Trinchera de Curupaytí
Marcha del Ejército Argentino a tomar posiciones para el ataque a Curupaytí el 22/09/1866
