Created:
Movement:
1875
Realism
key Notes:
Intimate domesticity, Realist portraiture
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Dimensions:
28 5/8 x 23 1/2 in. (72.7 x 59.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Girls at a Window," painted by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta in 1875, depicts two young girls gazing out from a window, showcasing the artist's mastery of light and texture. The work reflects the influence of Spanish Romanticism and is characterized by its intimate portrayal of childhood and domestic life.

Description of the work:

"Girls at a Window," painted by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta in 1875, depicts two young girls gazing out from a window, their expressions conveying a sense of curiosity and innocence. The composition is characterized by a soft color palette and delicate brushwork, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow on the figures and the surrounding interior space.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Girls at a Window