Artwork

Soldados paraguayos heridos prisioneros de la batalla de Yatay

Soldados paraguayos heridos prisioneros de la batalla de Yatay is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Luis Candido Lopez. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Soldados paraguayos heridos prisioneros de la batalla de Yatay is a 1896 oil painting by Luis Cándido López, an Argentine artist and Paraguayan War veteran. The work captures a poignant scene of wounded Paraguayan soldiers taken prisoner after the Battle of Yatay.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a dimly lit, sparse interior where wounded Paraguayan soldiers lie on the floor, contrasted with a brighter, outdoor scene visible through a doorway. This juxtaposition emphasizes the hardships and struggles of the captives.

Technique & Style

López employed chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast between the dark interior and the illuminated exterior, characteristic of his Naïve style. This approach underscores the somber atmosphere and the subjects' plight.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896 by López, the painting is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires, serving as a historical document of the Paraguayan War from a veteran's perspective.

Context

As a veteran of the Paraguayan War, López's firsthand experience informs the painting's authenticity. The work reflects his role in documenting historical scenes of the conflict.

Artist & collection

Artist

Luis Candido Lopez

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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