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In the mid-nineteenth century Federico de Madrazo produced some of the most successful portraits of the Spanish bourgeoisie during the reign of Isabel II (1833-68), presenting them with the opulence t [+]
In this skilfully painted portrait, Madrazo combines the model’s innate elegance and restraint with the naturalness of her gesture as she puts on her gloves. The principal light source emphasises the [+]
This portrait of the wife of the banker Henry O’Shea reveals the British influence on Madrazo’s fully romantic period. Her social position is indicated by the quality of the fabrics, laces and jewels, [+]
