Artwork
Coffee printing. Portrait. Planista. Bernabe Michelena
Coffee printing. Portrait. Planista. Bernabe Michelena is an oil painting by the Futurist artist Rafael Barradas. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina. Coffee printing.
About this work
Overview
Coffee printing. Portrait. Planista. Bernabe Michelena is an oil painting created by Rafael Barradas in 1913, portraying Bernabé Michelena in a distinctive, geometric style.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Bernabé Michelena, is depicted in a state of calm introspection, with a subtle, enigmatic smile. His attire, including a tilted hat and black jacket, suggests a sense of personality and character.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold, geometric shapes in the subject's face, combining warm and cool color tones. The warm, earthy background contrasts with the subject's darker clothing, emphasizing the figure.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rafael Pérez Giménez Barradas, was an Uruguayan modernist painter and graphic artist who worked in Spain.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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