[Boy with a ball]
1930
19.0 x 13.0 cm
José María Eguren Rodríguez (1874 – 1942)
José María Eguren (1874-1942) was a versatile Peruvian artist: poet, journalist, painter & inventor. Explore his Symbolist paintings blending traditional themes with modern techniques. A key figure in Peruvian art history.
Country scene. In the center, a boy with blond hair and dressed in white plays with a large purple ball. Standing on a green grass path with small flowers on the sides. Towards the left side, a path that extends to the horizon, and a small house in the distance. On the right side, a pink house can be seen in profile and surrounded by vegetation. In the upper zone, blue-gray sky. On the reverse side of the watercolor is written in red pencil:
About this artwork
- Title: [Boy with a ball]
- Artist: José María Eguren Rodríguez
- Year: 1930
- Original dimensions: 19.0 x 13.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color intensity: Vivid