Artwork
Retrato mortuorio del pintor Joaquín Araujo
Retrato mortuorio del pintor Joaquín Araujo is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Manuel Poy Dalmau. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Retrato mortuorio del pintor Joaquín Araujo is an oil painting by Manuel Poy Dalmau, dated to 1898. Contrary to its title suggesting a portrait of a deceased painter, the work actually depicts a serene still life scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a sleeping dog on a wooden surface, accompanied by a burning candle, a small bouquet of flowers, and leaves. The candle's soft glow imbues the scene with a sense of quietude and warmth, despite the potentially mournful implication of its title.
Technique & Style
Poy Dalmau employed thick, expressive brushstrokes to render the dog's dense fur and the rough texture of the wood, achieving a pronounced tactile effect through impasto.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, the painting is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado.
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Artist & collection
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