Artwork

Portrait of the Marquis of Labrador, Spanish Ambassador to the Congress of Vienna of 1915

Portrait of the Marquis of Labrador, Spanish Ambassador to the Congress of Vienna of 1915 is an oil painting by Vicente López Portaña. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1830 by Vicente López Portaña, is a portrait of Pedro Gómez Labrador, Marquis of Labrador. It is part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in formal attire, wearing a blue and white sash and gold-trimmed jacket, seated with a document or book nearby. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of gravitas, befitting his role as Spanish Ambassador, although the Congress of Vienna he attended actually took place in 1815, not 1915.

Technique & Style

The artist's skill is evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and surroundings. A dark background highlights the figure, drawing the viewer's attention to his features and attire.

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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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