FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Dead Moor
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FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Dead Moor
FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Dead Moor, Naked. 1859 - 1860. Sketches of the African War. Romanticism. Drawing. SPAIN. Reus. Salvador Vilaseca Regional Museum
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Dead Fortuny Mariano Moor Naked Regional Reus Romanticism Salvador Sketches Vilaseca Marsal Persons
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This evocative drawing, titled "Dead Moor" by Mariano Fortuny Marsal (1838-1874), captures the raw emotion and intensity of the African Wars that took place in the late 19th century. Fortuny Marsal, a Spanish painter and printmaker, was known for his romantic and dramatic depictions of historical and mythological subjects, as well as his portraits. This particular work, created between 1859 and 1860, is part of his series of sketches documenting the African Wars. The image portrays a naked, dead Moor lying in the sand, his body contorted in a lifeless pose. The use of color in this drawing is striking, with the warm tones of the desert landscape contrasting against the cooler hues of the Moor's skin. The horizontal composition of the image draws the viewer in, inviting them to examine the intricate details of the scene. The romanticism evident in this drawing lies in the way Fortuny Marsal has captured the pathos and drama of the moment. The Moor's body, with its strong, muscular form, is both beautiful and tragic, a testament to the human condition. The drawing also speaks to the complex history of colonialism and the impact it had on both the colonizers and the colonized. This powerful and moving work is now part of the collection of the Salvador Vilaseca Regional Museum in Reus, Spain, and serves as a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Spain and the complexities of its history.
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