José Cabrera - Alma de Bronce





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Original oil on canvas by José Cabrera, Alma de Bronce, 45 cm by 35 cm, 2026, Mexico; a unique hyperrealist equestrian portrait, hand-signed, edition Original, sold by Representante, without a stand.
Description from the seller
Oil on canvas
José Cabrera
In “Alma de Bronce,” José Cabrera presents a horse portrait in which natural elegance and contained strength fuse into a visually well-balanced image. The horse, depicted with a slight tilt of the head, conveys a sense of conscious serenity, as if its presence is charged with a silent intelligence.
The chromatic treatment is one of the work’s most notable 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 its technical virtuosity, the work conveys character. There is in the horse’s gaze a firm calm, a dignity that does not need to impose itself. Cabrera thus achieves a portrait that connects with the equestrian tradition, yet at the same time 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 convey presence and balance.
Unique work created in oil on canvas.
The works are carefully protected and shipped in a transportation tube to ensure maximum safety.
A valid tracking number is provided to follow the order’s journey and it usually takes between 2-7 days depending on the destination by 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 transportation tube for maximum protection, and are 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 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.
Education
Academia Profesional de Artes Plásticas ALBA
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016
Artistic Experience and Exhibitions
Group exhibition, Center of Art of the City of Holguín, Cuba (2012).
Participation in various group exhibitions (2013).
Municipal Award, Painting category, Las Tunas, Cuba (2013).
Participation in the Holguín City Hall Exhibition, Cuba (2014).
Participation in SICAB Internacional, Spain — Winning Artist (2022).
Show of works and artistic talk, Holguín, Cuba (2022).
Commissions and Mural Projects
Creating 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 a horse portrait in which natural elegance and contained strength fuse into a visually well-balanced image. The horse, depicted with a slight tilt of the head, conveys a sense of conscious serenity, as if its presence is charged with a silent intelligence.
The chromatic treatment is one of the work’s most notable 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 its technical virtuosity, the work conveys character. There is in the horse’s gaze a firm calm, a dignity that does not need to impose itself. Cabrera thus achieves a portrait that connects with the equestrian tradition, yet at the same time 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 convey presence and balance.
Unique work created in oil on canvas.
The works are carefully protected and shipped in a transportation tube to ensure maximum safety.
A valid tracking number is provided to follow the order’s journey and it usually takes between 2-7 days depending on the destination by 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 transportation tube for maximum protection, and are 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 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.
Education
Academia Profesional de Artes Plásticas ALBA
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016
Artistic Experience and Exhibitions
Group exhibition, Center of Art of the City of Holguín, Cuba (2012).
Participation in various group exhibitions (2013).
Municipal Award, Painting category, Las Tunas, Cuba (2013).
Participation in the Holguín City Hall Exhibition, Cuba (2014).
Participation in SICAB Internacional, Spain — Winning Artist (2022).
Show of works and artistic talk, Holguín, Cuba (2022).
Commissions and Mural Projects
Creating three murals for the Communal Service, Antilla, Holguín (2021).
Mural for the Holguín Pediatric Hospital (2023).
Technical Skills
Painting
Printmaking
Graphic Design

