José Cabrera - El Ángel Caído
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Original oil on canvas by José Cabrera titled El Ángel Caído, measuring 44.5 × 35 cm, created entirely by hand in 2026 and depicting a seated male figure with white wings amid a dark background.
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The Fallen Angel is an original work by José Cabrera, created entirely by hand in oil on canvas.
The painting depicts a masculine, winged figure, seated and leaning forward in a posture of deep introspection. The head is slightly bowed and the restrained expression conveys a sense of melancholy, isolation, and dejection. The large white wings, carefully modeled through different nuances of light and shadow, contrast with the darkness of the background and take on a fundamental role within the composition.
The artist builds the figure using a classical treatment of anatomy and chiaroscuro. The illumination concentrates especially on the torso, the face, the arms, and the legs, making the body emerge from the dimness. This device creates an intimate and dramatic atmosphere and directs the viewer’s gaze toward the emotional state of the character.
Beyond a literal representation of a winged being, the work can be interpreted as a symbolic image of the fall, loneliness, or loss, leaving the viewer to read it personally. The contrast between the luminous wings and the dejected attitude of the figure constitutes the main expressive axis of the composition.
The result is a figurative portrait in a classical inspiration, with a strong symbolic and emotional dimension, created using the traditional technique of oil on canvas.
Artwork data
Artist: José Cabrera
Title: The Fallen Angel
Technique: Oil on canvas
Execution: Work made entirely by hand
Dimensions: 44.5 × 35 cm
Support: Canvas
Frame: Ships without frame
Type: Original work
Presentation: The photograph shows the painting displayed within an ornamental frame. The frame is not included in the sale. The work is delivered without a frame, prepared for eventual mounting by the buyer.
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 TranslateThe Fallen Angel is an original work by José Cabrera, created entirely by hand in oil on canvas.
The painting depicts a masculine, winged figure, seated and leaning forward in a posture of deep introspection. The head is slightly bowed and the restrained expression conveys a sense of melancholy, isolation, and dejection. The large white wings, carefully modeled through different nuances of light and shadow, contrast with the darkness of the background and take on a fundamental role within the composition.
The artist builds the figure using a classical treatment of anatomy and chiaroscuro. The illumination concentrates especially on the torso, the face, the arms, and the legs, making the body emerge from the dimness. This device creates an intimate and dramatic atmosphere and directs the viewer’s gaze toward the emotional state of the character.
Beyond a literal representation of a winged being, the work can be interpreted as a symbolic image of the fall, loneliness, or loss, leaving the viewer to read it personally. The contrast between the luminous wings and the dejected attitude of the figure constitutes the main expressive axis of the composition.
The result is a figurative portrait in a classical inspiration, with a strong symbolic and emotional dimension, created using the traditional technique of oil on canvas.
Artwork data
Artist: José Cabrera
Title: The Fallen Angel
Technique: Oil on canvas
Execution: Work made entirely by hand
Dimensions: 44.5 × 35 cm
Support: Canvas
Frame: Ships without frame
Type: Original work
Presentation: The photograph shows the painting displayed within an ornamental frame. The frame is not included in the sale. The work is delivered without a frame, prepared for eventual mounting by the buyer.
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
El Ángel Caído
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Mexico
Year
2026
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
44.5 cm
Width
35 cm
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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