Ignacio Garcini y Queralt, Brigadier of Engineers
Original title: Ignacio Garcini y Queralt (1752–1825), Brigadier of Engineers
kurzbeschreibung
In 1804, Francisco de Goya painted the portrait of Ignacio Garcini y Queralt, a brigadier general of engineers. Rendered in oil on canvas, the officer appears in uniform, a sword at his side.
Description
A dark blue coat with silver buttons and red facings defines the sitter's appearance. Orders and insignia, including a red cross, rest on his chest; his right hand grips a sword. The man gazes thoughtfully and gravely. The plain, dark background makes the figure stand out.
Context
Garcini y Queralt held a high rank in Spanish engineering. As court painter, Goya was well established by 1804 when he made this portrait. The commission likely came from the sitter himself or from his family.
Impact
From the first glance, the dark background draws the viewer to the figure. The carefully observed uniform and the serious pose give the portrait dignity and distance. A solemn, almost monumental mood arises.
Technique
Goya worked in oil on canvas. His manner is precise and detailed, as seen above all in the uniform and the orders.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)