Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol (c. 1803-1804)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Titled "Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol," this evocative portrait from between 1803 and 1804 is one of Francisco de Goya's captivating works that delve into the character and persona of its subjects. In this painting, Goya captures the essence of Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol, a notable Spanish industrialist known for his work in the royal porcelain factory.The painting portrays Sureda in a casual yet confident stance, with one hand on his hip and the other holding a black hat, a common motif in portraiture that suggests the subject's social status and fashion consciousness. He is dressed in a dark, tailored coat that exemplifies the style of the early 19th century, and his white cravat and light waistcoat underpin his refined taste. Sureda's expression is thoughtful, with a slight tilt of his head and a direct gaze that engages the viewer, conveying a sense of his intellect and introspective nature.Goya's use of a muted color palette focuses attention on the subject's facial expression and meticulously detailed attire, while the soft chiaroscuro enhances the three-dimensional form of Sureda, providing a sense of depth and realism.
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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. He is considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His paintings, drawings, and engravings reflected contemporary historical upheavals and influenced important 19th- and 20th-century painters. Goya is often referred to as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns.