Artwork
Cigar Making in Seville
Cigar Making in Seville is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ricard Canals. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Cigar Making in Seville is an 1900 oil painting by Ricard Canals, a Spanish artist linked to the Post-Impressionist movement and the 'Saffron Group'. It is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene scene of cigar manufacturing in Seville, highlighting everyday life. The depiction of workers engaged in focused labor reflects Canals' interest in mundane, working-class subjects.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style with meticulous attention to detail and texture, the work features a subdued color palette dominated by browns and grays, contributing to an atmosphere of industrious calm.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, the painting is now held in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, with its provenance tracing back through the institution's acquisitions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ricard Canals Llambí (13 December 1876 – 7 February 1931) was a Spanish Impressionist painter, illustrator and engraver; initially associated with the short-lived "Saffron Group" of Isidre Nonell; named after what critics said was their…
