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.
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.
MARIANO FORTUNY. Oil painting. Signed bottom left
Artist: Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838–1874)
Date: c. 1860s
Medium: Oil on canvas
Museum Description:
Mariano Fortuny captures a quiet riverside scene with several figures in traditional clothing. The background features a broad landscape and distant hills under a soft blue sky, while the foreground shows figures walking or gathering near the water and ruins.
Fortuny was known for his detailed brushwork and vivid use of light. This painting combines everyday life with architectural remnants.
VARTAN MAHOKIAN. Marine painting. Signed bottom right
Title:Rocky Coast with Breaking Waves
Artist: Vartan Mahokian (1869–1937)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 82 × 118 cm
Description:
Original seascape painting by Vartan Mahokian capturing the raw energy of the ocean as waves crash against jagged coastal rocks. The artist’s command of brushwork and tonal variation brings a sense of movement and tension to the composition, while the swirling foam and turbulent skies suggest both natural beauty and elemental power.
Renowned for his maritime scenes, Mahokian was one of the rare Armenian painters of his time devoted almost entirely to seascapes. His works reflect both technical precision and an emotional reverence for the sea. This piece exemplifies his gift for portraying the grandeur and volatility of coastal landscapes.
Title:Portrait of Pablo Picasso
Artist: Brassaï (Hungarian-French, 1899–1984)
Medium: Charcoal and pigment on canvas
Dimensions: 32 × 28 cm
Signed: Lower right, "Brassaï"
Description:
Portrait of Pablo Picasso by Brassaï revealing an introspective and intense depiction of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Rendered in a restrained yet striking palette of burnt sienna and black, the image radiates a quiet force. .
Better known for his photography, Brassaï was deeply immersed in the artistic circles of Paris and held a close friendship with Picasso, whom he photographed extensively over several decades. This rare painted work demonstrates Brassaï’s deep understanding of his subject, capturing Picasso not only as an iconic figure of modern art but also as a man immersed in thought and creative gravity.
This portrait stands as a powerful testament to the mutual admiration and artistic dialogue between Brassaï and Picasso. With its hauntingly intimate perspective, the painting bridges the realms of photography, painting, and psychological portraiture, showcasing Brassaï’s ability to capture the essence of a person with profound sensitivity.
ENQUIRY:
UNKNOWN ARTIST. “Opium Den” 19th Century Oil Painting
Year: 19th Century
Title:Opium Den
Artist: Unknown
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 115 X 145 cm
Collection: Private Collection
Description:
Painting presenting a hauntingly atmospheric glimpse into an opium den, most likely located in East Asia during the height of the opium trade and its social consequences. The composition captures a richly detailed interior—a semi-private chamber adorned with carved wooden panels and dimly lit by a hanging lantern. The subdued color palette, dominated by deep browns, ochres, and dark greens, intensifies the somber mood.
The artist’s attention to costume, architecture, and gesture suggests not only a documentary interest but also a critical lens, hinting at themes of escapism, colonial trade, and social decay. The use of directed light—illuminating the figures on the bed while casting the rest of the room into shadow—enhances the psychological depth of the composition.
While the artist remains unidentified, the painting offers rare insight into the cultural and historical context of opium use in the East during a tumultuous period shaped by imperialism, addiction, and moral ambiguity.