Portrait of a woman in traditional dress, Signed, Spanish school, 20th century

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions 29 x 41 cm; framed 49 x 61 cm. Half-length portrait of a young woman dressed in traditional attire, dominated by a striking red headdress or scarf that frames her face and chromatically envelops the composition. The bust stands out against an open, slightly sketched background, focusing attention on her features, the rich fabric of her clothing, and the ornamental interplay of jewelry, embroidery, and braid. The serene expression, the slight inclination of her body, and the almost direct frontality establish an immediate connection with the viewer, while the brushwork combines firmness in the modeling of the face with greater freedom in the fabrics and background. The contrast between the white of the blouse, the black of the bodice, and the vibrant red of the scarf creates a visually striking image, linked to the Spanish costumbrista and regionalist traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The work stands out for its chromatic elegance, its capacity for characterization, and its affirmation of a popular identity transformed into a pictorial motif of remarkable aesthetic force. 29 x 41 cm.

Estimate:$1,122.22

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