Artwork
Batalla de lapitas y centauros.
Batalla de lapitas y centauros. is an oil painting by Rafael Tejeo. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Rafael Tegeo Díaz's 1835 oil painting, Batalla de lapitas y centauros, is a representation of a mythological scene held in the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic battle between the Lapiths and centaurs, a scene from mythology. Multiple figures, some armed and in various states of undress, are shown fighting, fleeing, or fallen, conveying turmoil and conflict.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Tegeo Díaz's skill in rendering detailed, dynamic scenes. The composition includes a prominent foreground figure group and a landscape background with trees, buildings, and mountains under a blue sky.
History & Provenance
Created in 1835 by Spanish Neoclassical painter Rafael Tegeo Díaz, the painting is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rafael Tegeo Díaz (27 November 1798, Caravaca de la Cruz - 3 October 1856, Madrid) was a Spanish Neoclassical painter, known primarily for his portraits. His name is sometimes spelled Tejeo.
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