Artwork
The Bridge at Molins de Rey
The Bridge at Molins de Rey is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Mariano Ramón Sánchez. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
The Bridge at Molins de Rey is a painting by Mariano Ramón Sánchez, created in 1794. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a stone bridge spanning a calm river, with figures engaged in everyday activities, such as a woman on horseback and people fishing or resting.
Technique & Style
Sánchez employed a rococo style, characterized by the use of smooth, light colors and a focus on capturing a peaceful atmosphere, with the bridge's arches reflected in the still water.
History & Provenance
Sánchez was trained at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando and later became court painter to Carlos IV in 1791, having previously been commissioned by Carlos III to document Spanish ports and coastal sites.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Mariano Ramón Sánchez (1740–1822) was a Spanish painter. Born in Valencia, Sánchez first began studies in Art in the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando of Madrid, where he won prizes and was admitted as a…
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