Artwork
Uvas de España
Uvas de España is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist María Luisa de la Riva y Callol-Muñoz. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Uvas de España is an oil still life painting created by María Luisa de la Riva y Callol-Muñoz in 1898. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wicker basket overflowing with grapes, some still attached to the vine, others fallen onto the table. The arrangement is characterized by rich colors and deep shadows, with a few scattered berries on the wooden surface.
Technique & Style
The artist's focus on texture is evident in the lifelike rendering of the grapes, achieved through the use of thick paint. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
María Luisa de la Riva y Callol-Muñoz
María Luisa de la Riva y Callol-Muñoz (1865–1928) was an artist, born in Zaragoza.
