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Original oil on canvas portrait by José Cabrera, titled Entre Sombras y Linaje, 22 × 21 cm, created in 2026, a unique post-2020 work signed by hand, produced in Mexico and sold by Representante.
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Oil on canvas
José Cabrera
In “Entre Sombras y Linaje,” José Cabrera presents an equestrian portrait where light and shadow become silent protagonists. The horse’s figure emerges from a dark background with an almost spectral presence, evoking the Baroque painting tradition where illumination not only describes but reveals character.
The handling of the oil departs slightly from the more polished hyperrealism to delve into a more atmospheric and painterly execution. Smooth transitions, softly blurred edges, and the integration of the figure with the background generate a sense of enveloping depth, as if the animal slowly rose from the darkness.
The coat, worked in warm coppery tones and deep earth tones, captures the light selectively, highlighting the structure of the face and the nobility of its features. The bridle, resolved with precision but without rigidity, integrates organically into the composition, avoiding breaking the visual fluency of the whole.
There is in this work a contemplative quality uncommon. The horse does not present itself with impositional force, but with a contained, almost meditative presence. The gaze, soft and directed downward, introduces an emotional dimension that invites slow contemplation.
Cabrera demonstrates here not only technical mastery but painterly sensitivity, achieving a piece that dialogues with classical tradition without losing a contemporary identity. A work especially attractive for collectors who value atmosphere, subtlety, and emotional depth in figurative painting.
Unique work created in oil on canvas.
The works are carefully protected in a transport tube to ensure maximum security.
A valid tracking number is provided to view the journey of the order and it usually takes between 2-7 days depending on the destination by the companies UPS, FEDEX and CORREOS EXPRESS
The colors of the painting may differ 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 after 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 principal focus on painting, whose work explores themes related to identity and nature. Has experience in group exhibitions, institutional awards and public mural projects, both nationally and internationally.
Academic Formation
ALBA Professional Academy of Plastic Arts
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016
Artistic Experience and Exhibitions
Group exhibition, Holguín City Art Centre, 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 Mural 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 “Entre Sombras y Linaje,” José Cabrera presents an equestrian portrait where light and shadow become silent protagonists. The horse’s figure emerges from a dark background with an almost spectral presence, evoking the Baroque painting tradition where illumination not only describes but reveals character.
The handling of the oil departs slightly from the more polished hyperrealism to delve into a more atmospheric and painterly execution. Smooth transitions, softly blurred edges, and the integration of the figure with the background generate a sense of enveloping depth, as if the animal slowly rose from the darkness.
The coat, worked in warm coppery tones and deep earth tones, captures the light selectively, highlighting the structure of the face and the nobility of its features. The bridle, resolved with precision but without rigidity, integrates organically into the composition, avoiding breaking the visual fluency of the whole.
There is in this work a contemplative quality uncommon. The horse does not present itself with impositional force, but with a contained, almost meditative presence. The gaze, soft and directed downward, introduces an emotional dimension that invites slow contemplation.
Cabrera demonstrates here not only technical mastery but painterly sensitivity, achieving a piece that dialogues with classical tradition without losing a contemporary identity. A work especially attractive for collectors who value atmosphere, subtlety, and emotional depth in figurative painting.
Unique work created in oil on canvas.
The works are carefully protected in a transport tube to ensure maximum security.
A valid tracking number is provided to view the journey of the order and it usually takes between 2-7 days depending on the destination by the companies UPS, FEDEX and CORREOS EXPRESS
The colors of the painting may differ 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 after 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 principal focus on painting, whose work explores themes related to identity and nature. Has experience in group exhibitions, institutional awards and public mural projects, both nationally and internationally.
Academic Formation
ALBA Professional Academy of Plastic Arts
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016
Artistic Experience and Exhibitions
Group exhibition, Holguín City Art Centre, 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 Mural Projects
Created three murals for the Communal Service, Antilla, Holguín (2021).
Mural for the Holguín Pediatric Hospital (2023).
Technical Skills
Painting
Printmaking
Graphic design
Details
Artist
José Cabrera
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Agent
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Entre Sombras y Linaje
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Mexico
Year
2026
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
22 cm
Width
21 cm
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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