Portrait of the god Bacchus. European school. 19th century

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 109 x 80 cm and 124 x 93 cm. A nude male figure, identified as Bacchus, crowned with vine leaves and leaning against a tree trunk, his body posed in an elegant contrapposto and partially covered by a vibrant red cloak that falls in ample folds. In one hand, he holds a cup, while at his feet rest vessels alluding to wine, all set within a lush landscape of dense woodland and a warm atmosphere. The anatomy is softly modeled, with a delicate treatment of flesh tones and loose brushstrokes in the natural environment that lend depth and dynamism. The contrast between the red of the cloak and the greens of the background accentuates the sculptural presence of the figure. The composition follows academic models of classical inspiration, typical of 19th-century historical painting, where the mythological theme is approached with decorative intent and technical refinement. The work belongs to the European Neoclassical and academic tradition, maintaining compositional balance and formal clarity.

Estimación:3.000€

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