Artwork

Portrait of the Engraver Pasqual Pere Moles, first director of the Escola de Llotja

Portrait of the Engraver Pasqual Pere Moles, first director of the Escola de Llotja is an oil painting by Vicente López Portaña. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

This portrait features a man with white hair, dressed in a dark jacket over a white shirt with lace cuffs and a white cravat. He is seated and holds a black object in his right hand.

The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the period.

The subject of this portrait is Pere-Pasqual Moles.

Overview

This 1798 oil painting by Vicente López Portaña portrays Pere-Pasqual Moles, the inaugural director of the Escola de Llotja. The work is now part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Pere-Pasqual Moles, is depicted in a formal, seated pose, holding a black object, conveying an air of professionalism and authority, likely reflecting his esteemed position at the Escola de Llotja.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of late 18th-century Spanish portraiture, the painting showcases López Portaña's renowned ability to capture precise likenesses, employing refined and precise techniques typical of the period.

History & Provenance

Created in 1798 during the flourishing of Spanish portraiture, the painting's provenance is documented from its creation to its current location at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

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Artist & collection

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.

Museum

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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