Bartolomé E. Murillo:
Picture "A Girl with Fruits" (1655-1660), framed
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Picture "A Girl with Fruits" (1655-1660), framed
Bartolomé E. Murillo:
Picture "A Girl with Fruits" (1655-1660), framed

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ars mundi Exclusive Edition | limited, 499 copies | numbered certificate | reproduction, Giclée print on canvas | artist's varnish | on stretcher frame | framed | size 59 x 49 cm (h/w)

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Picture "A Girl with Fruits" (1655-1660), framed
Bartolomé E. Murillo: Picture "A Girl with Fruits" (1655-...

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Picture "A Girl with Fruits" (1655-1660), framed

Original: Oil on canvas. Moscow, Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

High-quality reproduction in the Fine Art Giclée process, worked by hand on artist's cotton canvas and traditionally stretched on a real wooden stretcher frame. The surface of the motif with tactile and visible canvas structure is sealed with artist's varnish. A handmade real wood studio frame with gold leaf gilding completes the perfect appearance. Limited edition of 499 copies with a numbered certificate on the back. Size 59 x 49 cm (h/w). Exclusively at ars mundi.

About Bartolomé E. Murillo

Bartolomé Esteban Perez was baptised in Seville on 1 January 1618. After his father's death, the ten-year-old was apprenticed to Juan del Castillo. However, his earliest works, with their austere naturalism, bear witness to the influence of the art of Juan de las Roelas and Francisco de Herrera the Elder. His painting received important impulses from the art of Francisco de Zurbarán and Jusepe Riberas.

His first independent work from 1645-46 was the eleven legend paintings for the cloister of the former monastery of St. Francisco in Seville. His special way of creating an enchanting atmosphere through gentle lighting won him new commissions. He painted three paintings for the cathedral of Seville.

In addition to religious motifs, Murillo also created genre paintings, which were in great demand. The subtle use of light and shadow as well as warm colours made these paintings sought-after works of art.

Around 1650, Murillo received important inspiration from the works of Raphael, Peter Paul Rubens and Anthonis van Dyck. Soft contours, delicate-toned colours and the golden veil of light give his distinctive style the title "estilo vaporoso".

In 1660, the painter's success was highlighted by his appointment as president of the Seville Academy of Art, which he co-founded.

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo died in his hometown on 3 April 1682 at the age of 64. He was the main representative of the High Baroque and one of the most famous Spanish painters. Many of his works can be seen today in major European museums.

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