José Vallespín y Aibar (XIX) - Retrato de dama






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Retrato de dama, an oil on canvas portrait from 1848 by José Vallespín y Aibar (Spain, 19th century), measuring 96 by 76 cm and hand-signed by the artist.
Description from the seller
This Portrait of a Lady, dated 1848, is executed in oil on canvas and measures 96 x 76 cm. The painting shows a young woman, with elegant attire and a tranquil expression, typical of the intimate 19th-century portraits. The style reveals influences from Goya as well as the Spanish academicism inherited from Vicente López, master of Vallespín and Aibar. The neutral background and soft lighting focus all attention on the female figure, highlighting the finesse of facial details and the texture of the dress.
José Vallespín y Aibar: the discreet portraitist
- Born in the 19th century, his active work is documented around the years 1840–1860.
- He was a prominent pupil of Vicente López, and inherited an academic and sober technique.
- Although he did not achieve international fame, his portraits have been appreciated by collectors for their ability to capture the psychology of the subject.
- His work has echoes of Romantic realism, without falling into emotional exaggeration.
This portrait in particular represents the feminine ideal of the era: serenity, refinement and introspection. It is a piece that dialogues with the illustrated past and the romantic present of its time.
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Seller's Story
This Portrait of a Lady, dated 1848, is executed in oil on canvas and measures 96 x 76 cm. The painting shows a young woman, with elegant attire and a tranquil expression, typical of the intimate 19th-century portraits. The style reveals influences from Goya as well as the Spanish academicism inherited from Vicente López, master of Vallespín and Aibar. The neutral background and soft lighting focus all attention on the female figure, highlighting the finesse of facial details and the texture of the dress.
José Vallespín y Aibar: the discreet portraitist
- Born in the 19th century, his active work is documented around the years 1840–1860.
- He was a prominent pupil of Vicente López, and inherited an academic and sober technique.
- Although he did not achieve international fame, his portraits have been appreciated by collectors for their ability to capture the psychology of the subject.
- His work has echoes of Romantic realism, without falling into emotional exaggeration.
This portrait in particular represents the feminine ideal of the era: serenity, refinement and introspection. It is a piece that dialogues with the illustrated past and the romantic present of its time.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.
