Artwork

José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González

José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González, by Simón Flores de la Rosa, oil, 1862
José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González, by Simón Flores de la Rosa, oil, 1862

José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González is an oil painting by Simón Flores de la Rosa. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1862 by Simón Flores de la Rosa, is a portrait of José Lemery e Ibarrola Ney y González. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a dark military uniform adorned with gold accents, medals, and a blue sash, signifying his military status and honors, including the Order of Charles III and the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

Technique & Style

The painting features a formal and serious tone, achieved through the use of a dark background, a column on the right, and the subject's direct gaze. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the uniform's decorations and the subject's mustache.

Artist & collection

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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