Artwork
Tomando el sol
Tomando el sol is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ramir Lorenzale i Rogent. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
“Tomando el sol” is an oil painting executed in 1896 by the Catalan artist Ramir Lorenzale i Rogent. The work measures a modest size and is part of the permanent collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. It portrays a lively urban street, rendered with a naturalistic eye for light and atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas captures a bustling thoroughfare where a black horse‑drawn carriage moves past a group of pedestrians. Central to the composition is a woman in a white dress edged with red, surrounded by children and adults in period attire. The scene reflects everyday leisure and social interaction in a late‑19th‑century city.
Technique & Style
Lorenzale employs a restrained palette of earth tones punctuated by the bright whites and reds of the central figure’s clothing. Careful modeling of the horse’s musculature and the folds of fabric demonstrates his skill in rendering texture. Subtle chiaroscuro creates depth, while the loose brushwork in the background suggests architectural forms without detracting from the figures.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1896, “Tomando el sol” entered the Museo del Prado’s holdings during the early 20th century, though the exact acquisition date remains undocumented. The work has been displayed in several exhibitions focusing on Spanish genre painting, underscoring Lorenzale’s role in documenting urban life during the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ramir Lorenzale i Rogent (1859–1917) was an artist, born in Barcelona.
