Raimundo DE MADRAZO
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841–1920) was a Spanish painter celebrated for his refined, elegant portraits and genre scenes. Born into a distinguished family of artists in Rome, he trained in Madrid and Paris, becoming part of the Parisian art world’s elite. Madrazo’s works are known for their meticulous detail, luminous color, and polished realism, often portraying fashionable society, intimate interiors, and graceful female figures. His style combined academic technique with a subtle charm that appealed to aristocratic patrons across Europe and America.
RAIMUNDO MADRAZO. Original Oil painting. Signed top left
Artist: Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841–1920)
Date: Late 19th century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Museum Description:
Painting by Raimundo Madrazo showing a scene with two women and one man dressed in 18th-century clothing. One woman is wearing a dark gown and a mask, while the man, dressed in a green coat.
Madrazo was known for painting elegant and romantic scenes. This artwork captures a moment with great attention to costume and detail.
Raimundo Madrazo was known for his depictions of refined interiors and courtly figures. His work often draws on themes of flirtation, gallantry, and historical nostalgia, making this painting a quintessential example of his richly romantic style.
