568 - Scene from an Andalusian tavern. Spanish costumbrista school. 19th century

Scene from an Andalusian tavern. Spanish costumbrista school. 19th century Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 195 x 129 cm and 220 x 150 cm. The work depicts a lively scene in a 19th-century Andalusian tavern, where a woman in a flamenco dress dances on a table while a group of men and women surround her with cheers, music, and festive gestures. A diverse array of people unfolds around her: guitarists, soldiers, wine enthusiasts, and spectators from various social classes. The composition is rich in narrative detail, including broken bottles, overturned chairs, bullfighting posters, and curtains, all within an interior space illuminated by artificial light. The scene is rendered with loose yet precise brushstrokes and vibrant colors that emphasize red, blue, and contrasting light. The figures display expressive gestures and theatricality, characteristic of the costumbrista style that sought to document everyday life with a lively and picturesque tone. This work embodies the values