Artwork
The Barrio Family
The Barrio Family is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Rafael Tejeo. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
The Barrio Family is a genre portrait painted in 1839 by Spanish Neoclassical artist Rafael Tegeo Díaz, characterized by its calm and familial focus.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene domestic scene featuring a woman, a young girl, and an infant, emphasizing the quiet intimacy of family life.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Biedermeier style, the work utilizes a dark background to highlight the intricately detailed, brightly colored clothing of the subjects, such as the woman's lace-trimmed dark blue dress and the baby's soft pink outfit with a fan.
History & Provenance
Created in 1839, The Barrio Family is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, reflecting the artist's contribution to Spanish Neoclassical portraiture.
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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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