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Retrato de Cecilia R. de Peralta Ramos y su hijo

Retrato de Cecilia R. de Peralta Ramos y su hijo is an oil painting by the Realist artist Prilidiano Pueyrredón. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina. Retrato de Cecilia R.
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Overview
Retrato de Cecilia R. de Peralta Ramos y su hijo is an 1861 oil painting by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, a pivotal figure in Argentine art. The work depicts a mother, Cecilia R. de Peralta Ramos, accompanied by her standing child, set against a somber backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures an intimate, everyday moment between a mother and child. Cecilia's serious expression and the child's direct gaze at the viewer convey a sense of solemnity, while their physical interaction suggests a deep familial bond.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the piece adheres to Pueyrredón's realist tradition. Notable details include the meticulous rendering of textures (lace, fabrics) and the strategic use of dark colors to evoke a somber mood, contrasting with the subtle, expressive facial details.
History & Provenance
Created in 1861, the painting is now part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires, Argentina, reflecting its significance within the country's artistic heritage.
Context
As one of Argentina’s first prominent painters working in realism, Pueyrredón's choice of a domestic scene highlights the genre's focus on everyday life, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Argentine middle-class family dynamics.
Legacy
While specific lasting impacts of this piece on broader art movements are not widely documented, it remains an important work in Pueyrredón's oeuvre and in the national collection, illustrating early Argentine artistic tendencies.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Prilidiano Pueyrredón (January 24, 1823 – November 3, 1870) was an Argentine painter, architect and engineer. One of the country's first prominent painters, he was known for his costumbrist sensibility and preference for everyday themes.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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