Artwork
Alfonso XIII con uniforme de capitán general de Artillería
Alfonso XIII con uniforme de capitán general de Artillería is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Víctor Morelli Sánchez-Gil. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
This oil painting, created in 1910 by Víctor Morelli Sánchez-Gil, is a portrait of a high-ranking military figure. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Alfonso XIII, is depicted wearing a dark blue military uniform adorned with medals and holding a sword, conveying a sense of authority and gravitas through his formal pose and serious expression.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint allows for a detailed representation of the subject's uniform and medals. The background, a soft and blurred landscape, provides a subtle contrast to the sharpness of the figure in the foreground.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed by the artist in the lower left corner and is now held at the Museo del Prado, indicating its significance and value as a work of art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Víctor Morelli Sánchez-Gil (1860–1936) was an artist, born in A Coruña.
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