José Cabrera - Alma de Bronce





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Jose Cabrera presents Alma de Bronce, an original oil on canvas horse portrait, 45 by 35 cm, hand-signed, created in 2026 in Mexico.
Description from the seller
Oil on canvas
José Cabrera
In “Alma de Bronce,” José Cabrera presents an equestrian portrait where natural elegance and contained strength merge in a visually balanced image. The horse, depicted with a slight tilt of the head, conveys a sense of conscious serenity, as if its presence were charged with silent intelligence.
The chromatic treatment is one of the work’s most outstanding aspects. The warm tones of the coat, close to incandescent bronze, dialogue with a greenish background that adds depth and contrast without competing with the subject’s prominence. This combination creates an enveloping, refined atmosphere that is visually very attractive.
From a technical standpoint, Cabrera demonstrates solid mastery of hyperrealist oil painting. The transition of light across the animal’s anatomy, the subtle reflections, and the careful details of the harness reveal precise and sensitive execution. Each element is carefully integrated to build a coherent image with great presence.
Beyond his technical virtuosity, the work conveys character. There is in the horse’s gaze a firm calm, a dignity that does not need to assert itself. Cabrera thus achieves a portrait that connects with the equestrian tradition, yet feels contemporary in its synthesis and visual clarity.
An ideal piece for collectors who value elegance, refined technique, and the ability of an image to transmit presence and balance.
A unique piece created in oil on canvas.
The works are carefully protected and shipped in a transport tube to ensure maximum safety.
A valid tracking number is provided to monitor the order’s progress and it usually takes between 2-7 days depending on the destination via UPS, FEDEX, and CORREOS EXPRESS
The colors of the painting may vary slightly from the photos due to screen settings.
My artworks are packaged with maximum care in a transport tube for maximum protection, shipped registered with a tracking code within 3 business days following payment.
Check the contents in the presence of the courier.
In case of damage, keep the damage report for the courier.
José Cabrera Hernández
Visual Artist
Email: josecabrerahernande@email.com
Professional Summary
Visual artist with a primary focus on painting, whose work explores themes related to identity and nature. Has experience in group exhibitions, institutional awards, and public mural projects at both national and international levels.
Academic Background
ALBA Professional Academy of Plastic Arts
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016
Artistic Experience and Exhibitions
Group exhibition, Holguín City Art Center, Cuba (2012).
Participation in various group exhibitions (2013).
Municipal Award, Painting category, Las Tunas, Cuba (2013).
Participation in the Holguín City Hall Salon, Cuba (2014).
Participation in SICAB International, Spain — Winning Artist (2022).
Exhibition of works and artistic talk, Holguín, Cuba (2022).
Commissions and Murals Projects
Created three murals for the Communal Service, Antilla, Holguín (2021).
Mural for the Holguín Pediatric Hospital (2023).
Technical Skills
Painting
Printmaking
Graphic design
Oil on canvas
José Cabrera
In “Alma de Bronce,” José Cabrera presents an equestrian portrait where natural elegance and contained strength merge in a visually balanced image. The horse, depicted with a slight tilt of the head, conveys a sense of conscious serenity, as if its presence were charged with silent intelligence.
The chromatic treatment is one of the work’s most outstanding aspects. The warm tones of the coat, close to incandescent bronze, dialogue with a greenish background that adds depth and contrast without competing with the subject’s prominence. This combination creates an enveloping, refined atmosphere that is visually very attractive.
From a technical standpoint, Cabrera demonstrates solid mastery of hyperrealist oil painting. The transition of light across the animal’s anatomy, the subtle reflections, and the careful details of the harness reveal precise and sensitive execution. Each element is carefully integrated to build a coherent image with great presence.
Beyond his technical virtuosity, the work conveys character. There is in the horse’s gaze a firm calm, a dignity that does not need to assert itself. Cabrera thus achieves a portrait that connects with the equestrian tradition, yet feels contemporary in its synthesis and visual clarity.
An ideal piece for collectors who value elegance, refined technique, and the ability of an image to transmit presence and balance.
A unique piece created in oil on canvas.
The works are carefully protected and shipped in a transport tube to ensure maximum safety.
A valid tracking number is provided to monitor the order’s progress and it usually takes between 2-7 days depending on the destination via UPS, FEDEX, and CORREOS EXPRESS
The colors of the painting may vary slightly from the photos due to screen settings.
My artworks are packaged with maximum care in a transport tube for maximum protection, shipped registered with a tracking code within 3 business days following payment.
Check the contents in the presence of the courier.
In case of damage, keep the damage report for the courier.
José Cabrera Hernández
Visual Artist
Email: josecabrerahernande@email.com
Professional Summary
Visual artist with a primary focus on painting, whose work explores themes related to identity and nature. Has experience in group exhibitions, institutional awards, and public mural projects at both national and international levels.
Academic Background
ALBA Professional Academy of Plastic Arts
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016
Artistic Experience and Exhibitions
Group exhibition, Holguín City Art Center, Cuba (2012).
Participation in various group exhibitions (2013).
Municipal Award, Painting category, Las Tunas, Cuba (2013).
Participation in the Holguín City Hall Salon, Cuba (2014).
Participation in SICAB International, Spain — Winning Artist (2022).
Exhibition of works and artistic talk, Holguín, Cuba (2022).
Commissions and Murals Projects
Created three murals for the Communal Service, Antilla, Holguín (2021).
Mural for the Holguín Pediatric Hospital (2023).
Technical Skills
Painting
Printmaking
Graphic design

