Artwork
Mule Driver
Mule Driver is a print by the Impressionist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mule Driver is a print created by Mariano Fortuny in 1868. It depicts a person guiding a mule laden with branches or firewood.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a muleteer, a figure Fortuny frequently represented in his work, emphasizing the details of the person's attire and surroundings. The subject is likely drawn from everyday life, reflecting the artist's interest in genre scenes.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by scratchy, uneven lines, giving it a rough texture. The background is sparse, with minimal marks suggesting a natural setting. The artist's signature and the word 'MULETIER' are inscribed on the print.
History & Provenance
Mariano Fortuny was a Spanish artist known for his Romantic and Orientalist works, as well as genre and military scenes. The print is dated to 1868, a period when Fortuny was active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced ; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist…
