Artwork

María Antonia de Borbón, Princess of Asturias

María Antonia de Borbón, Princess of Asturias, by Vicente López Portaña, oil, 1815
María Antonia de Borbón, Princess of Asturias, by Vicente López Portaña, oil, 1815

María Antonia de Borbón, Princess of Asturias is an oil painting by Vicente López Portaña. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1815, is a portrait of María Antonia de Borbón, Princess of Asturias. It is the work of Vicente López Portaña, a prominent Spanish portrait painter of the early 19th century.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing the Order of Queen Maria Luisa, indicating her royal status. Her steady gaze and formal attire convey a sense of dignity and nobility.

Technique & Style

López Portaña's skill in capturing likenesses is evident in the detailed rendering of the princess's features and attire. The artist's attention to texture is notable in the depiction of the soft folds of her dress and the luminous pearls.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection. It was created during the early 1800s, a period when López Portaña was active as a portrait painter.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vicente López Portaña

Artist

Vicente López Portaña

Vicente López Portaña (Spanish: ; 19 September 1772 – 22 July 1850) was a Spanish painter, considered one of the best portrait painters of his time.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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