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- ATTRIBUTED TO VÍCTOR PATRICIO LANDALUZE
ATTRIBUTED TO VÍCTOR PATRICIO LANDALUZE (SPANISH/CUBAN ...attributed to VÍCTOR PATRICIO LANDALUZE (Spanish/Cuban 1828-1889) A PAINTING, "Hombre en una Mula (Man on a Mule)," oil on canvas. 36 1/2" x 28 1/2" Note: A costumbrismo style painter, Víctor Patricio de Landaluze, was born in Bilbao, Spain, later settling in Cuba, where he taught at the Academy of San Alejandro in Havana. His political views staunchly supporting colonial economy are noted throughout the breadth of his work. His work, for better or worse, captures the barbarism of plantation life that shaped 19th century Cuba. The present work shows a front facing figure of a Cuban man with straw hat, collared shirt, wearing a leather apron and nicely cobbled shoes. He sits atop a mule, which is flanked by iron strapped wood barrels, likely for selling water. His empty bag perhaps held bread. A orange and yellow hued sky smolders, indicating his workday is done, over the atmospheric skyline of Havana. Likely somewhere near Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña looking West, the natural grasses with red flowers, a landscape quiet at days end, with familiar Spanish colonial domes dotting the skyline. The mule is adorned with a blue silk fringe passamenterie. An unusually noble presentation of a Cuban at days end during the late 19th century. Provenance: Property from a South Texas Collector.
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The canvas has been professionally restored with old wax liner. Unsigned. Stretcher marks, a few surface scratches, inpainting, minor surface soil, canvas trimmed, and no apparent signature, but overall in stable, good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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