The Bell of Huesca
5.0 x 6.0 cm
Museo de Huesca
This is a large painting nearly six feet (2 m) tall, but it is still only half the size of the work that won José Casado del Alisal an honorary mention at the 1881 Spanish National Exhibition of Fine Arts (Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes). That piece belongs to the Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado) and is currently on loan to Huesca
josé maría casado del alisal (1830 – 1886)
José María Casado del Alisal (1830-1886) was a prominent Spanish painter known for historical, portrait, and genre works. His art reflects 19th-century academic style with notable pieces like 'The Bell of Huesca' and portraits of key figures.
Museo de Huesca (Huesca, Spain)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Bell of Huesca
- Artist: josé maría casado del alisal
- Original dimensions: 5.0 x 6.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo de Huesca
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic