Honorio Romero Orozco (1867-1920) - Retrato de campesino fumando

Title: Rustic Portrait ㅤ School: Spanish School, Valencian sphere (19th-20th centuries) ㅤ Author: Honorio Romero Orozco (1867-1920) ㅤ Style: Costumbrista Realism and naturalist portrait ㅤ Technique: Oil on canvas ㅤ Condition: Condition matches its age. It shows restorations, visible craquelure on the surface of the painting, and signs of aging. The frame preserves its ornamental character, with wear and small losses in the gilded finish. ㅤ Circle and artistic influence: Works linked to the Valencian pictorial tradition of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by naturalism, interest in popular figures, and the capture of the individual psychology of the portrayed characters. The composition shows influences from the Valencian school of Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench (1849-1916), especially in the spontaneous handling of brushwork, the construction of the face through tonal contrasts, and the attention to the expressiveness of the model. It also relates to the tradition of Spanish costumbrista portraiture, where humble-background figures take center stage through intimate and deeply human representations. Honorio Romero Orozco (Sedaví, Valencia, 1867-Valencia, 1920) was a Spanish painter, illustrator, and poster designer trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia, where he received instruction from Ignacio Pinazo and Peiró. His body of work included portraits, landscapes, rural scenes, and marine-themed compositions. He participated in various National Exhibitions of Fine Arts, earning recognition for his career. He also developed significant activity as a graphic illustrator and poster designer, with notable works related to Valencian popular traditions. His painting is characterized by sensitivity in the representation of humans and mastery of the naturalist language. ㅤ The work depicts the portrait of a man with a rural appearance, captured from mid-length and in three-quarter view, with his face oriented to the right. The character is shown smoking a cigarette, from which a delicate column of smoke rises and blurs into the dark background, adding movement and an intimate atmosphere to the composition. The protagonist wears a white shirt with an open collar, a reddish garment over one shoulder, and a dark cap that partially covers his hair. His face, with pronounced features and a reflective expression, conveys a sense of experience and serenity, turning a daily scene into a psychological study of notable intensity. The lighting falls softly on the face and hands, highlighting volumes through contrasts of light and shadow. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones, ochres, grays, and reddish hues, reinforcing the austere and naturalist character of the portrayal. The brushwork is loose and expressive, especially evident in the clothing and the background, while the face receives a more elaborate treatment, showing the interest in capturing the personality and the human condition of the portrait subject. The composition stands out for its narrative simplicity and its expressive force. The everyday gesture of smoking, combined with the subject’s distant gaze, gives the work an introspective and evocative dimension, characteristic of late 19th-century costumbrista portraiture. A signature can be seen in the upper right area of the composition. This is a painting of noteworthy interest within the Spanish figurative tradition, combining social realism with a sensitive and personal interpretation of the popular portrait. ㅤ The painting is presented in an elegant gilded wooden frame of classical inspiration, with Baroque and Rococo-influenced ornamental elements. The frame features longitudinal stepped moldings and the elaborate vegetal reliefs located at the four corners, composed of acanthus leaves, scrolls, and floral motifs. The gilded finish shows an aged patina that enhances the historical and decorative character of the ensemble. The frame maintains a balanced visual structure and ornamentation especially suitable for accompanying portraits in the academic and costumbrista tradition, adding presence and distinction to the work. ㅤ Observations: The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will need photographs of the damages to proceed with compensation. The customer’s satisfaction is always our priority. ㅤ Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge due to reasons such as being outside a continental territory, excessive dimensions, or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge. ㅤ The courier that must cross the Swiss border can be much slower than usual, so, whenever possible to expedite the process, we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so the client can unblock it and ensure it reaches its destination. Experience has taught us that this is the most effective solution for both parties. ㅤ Due to the high volume of shipments, the order may be delayed by more than three days; we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging. ㅤ Dimensions: 47.5 × 33 cm Dimensions with frame: 60.5 × 45 cm

Schätzpreis:€450

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