532 - The guide, Circle of Leonardo Alenza, 19th Century

The guide, Circle of Leonardo Alenza, 19th Century Oil on panel. Dimensions: 32 × 22 cm. A genre scene depicting a blind old man and his young guide walking through reddish shadows, evoking the expressive and moralizing tone of Romantic painting in Madrid. The energetic brushstrokes and contrasting light accentuate the emotional charge of the composition, reminiscent of the style of Leonardo Alenza and the Madrid School of the first third of the 19th century. The work combines drama and naturalism in an intimate setting that highlights the dignity of the humble figures. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer's statutory rights.