José Cabrera - Retrato de un Caballero
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José Cabrera, Retrato de un Caballero, original oil painting on canvas, 45.5 × 35 cm, 2026, Mexico, hand-signed, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Portrait of a Knight is an original work by José Cabrera, created entirely by hand with acrylic on canvas.
The painting features a portrait of a knight dressed in carefully historically inspired attire, characterized by a wide hat adorned with a plume, lace collar, dark garments, and rich golden ornamentation. The face, treated with special attention to the modeling of light and shadow, concentrates the viewer's gaze and conveys a serene and confident presence.
One of the main attractions of the work lies in the contrast between the sobriety of the dark tones of the clothing and the luminosity of the golden elements: chains, insignias, and especially the medallion occupying the center of the composition. The brushwork allows appreciation of the artist's manual workmanship across different surfaces, from hair and skin to lace, metal, and the textures of the clothing.
The dark, neutral background reinforces the portrait character and allows the figure to emerge clearly, following a composition with a strong painting tradition. The result is a figurative piece with a marked classical character, but executed with the language and materials of contemporary painting.
A work particularly suitable for collectors interested in figurative portraiture, historically inspired painting, and works created entirely by hand.
Details of the work
Artist: José Cabrera
Title: The Knight of the Medallion
Technique: oil on canvas
Execution: Work created entirely by hand
Dimensions: 45.5 × 35 cm
Support: Canvas
Frame: Delivered without a frame
Type: Original work
Important: The photograph shows the work without a frame. The canvas is shipped without a frame, and the frame or other elements used exclusively for photographic presentation are not part of the sale.
Seller's Story
Cuban Art Circle is an international group of approximately 20 artists, founded and represented by painter Cristian Mesa Velázquez.
United by a deep passion for painting and a serious commitment to artistic excellence, the members of the collective work from different parts of the world. While each artist maintains their own personal voice, all share a rigorous technical approach and absolute dedication to the pictorial medium.
Oil on canvas is the predominant technique, although other methods are explored to enrich the group’s visual language. The works are characterized by high standards of execution, exceptional care in the treatment of light, color, and texture, and a remarkable ability to convey emotion and depth through figure, symbol, and atmosphere.
The collective represents artists committed to high-level contemporary painting, where technical mastery is combined with a personal and contemporary vision. Their works have been presented at major international art fairs in Europe and are part of private collections across several continents.
Cuban Art Circle is a serious and professional platform dedicated to promoting superior quality painting, created to connect demanding artists with collectors who value rigor, passion, and pictorial excellence.
Translated by Google TranslatePortrait of a Knight is an original work by José Cabrera, created entirely by hand with acrylic on canvas.
The painting features a portrait of a knight dressed in carefully historically inspired attire, characterized by a wide hat adorned with a plume, lace collar, dark garments, and rich golden ornamentation. The face, treated with special attention to the modeling of light and shadow, concentrates the viewer's gaze and conveys a serene and confident presence.
One of the main attractions of the work lies in the contrast between the sobriety of the dark tones of the clothing and the luminosity of the golden elements: chains, insignias, and especially the medallion occupying the center of the composition. The brushwork allows appreciation of the artist's manual workmanship across different surfaces, from hair and skin to lace, metal, and the textures of the clothing.
The dark, neutral background reinforces the portrait character and allows the figure to emerge clearly, following a composition with a strong painting tradition. The result is a figurative piece with a marked classical character, but executed with the language and materials of contemporary painting.
A work particularly suitable for collectors interested in figurative portraiture, historically inspired painting, and works created entirely by hand.
Details of the work
Artist: José Cabrera
Title: The Knight of the Medallion
Technique: oil on canvas
Execution: Work created entirely by hand
Dimensions: 45.5 × 35 cm
Support: Canvas
Frame: Delivered without a frame
Type: Original work
Important: The photograph shows the work without a frame. The canvas is shipped without a frame, and the frame or other elements used exclusively for photographic presentation are not part of the sale.
Seller's Story
Cuban Art Circle is an international group of approximately 20 artists, founded and represented by painter Cristian Mesa Velázquez.
United by a deep passion for painting and a serious commitment to artistic excellence, the members of the collective work from different parts of the world. While each artist maintains their own personal voice, all share a rigorous technical approach and absolute dedication to the pictorial medium.
Oil on canvas is the predominant technique, although other methods are explored to enrich the group’s visual language. The works are characterized by high standards of execution, exceptional care in the treatment of light, color, and texture, and a remarkable ability to convey emotion and depth through figure, symbol, and atmosphere.
The collective represents artists committed to high-level contemporary painting, where technical mastery is combined with a personal and contemporary vision. Their works have been presented at major international art fairs in Europe and are part of private collections across several continents.
Cuban Art Circle is a serious and professional platform dedicated to promoting superior quality painting, created to connect demanding artists with collectors who value rigor, passion, and pictorial excellence.
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Artist
José Cabrera
Sold with frame
No
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Agent
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Retrato de un Caballero
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Mexico
Year
2026
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45.5 cm
Width
35 cm
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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