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345 - Tavern scene and street brawl, Atalaya, Spanish School, 19th…
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Estimate €1,300 - €2,250
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Tavern scene and street brawl, Atalaya, Spanish School, 19th century Oil on panel. A genre scene set inside a tavern where several figures are engaged in a tumultuous dispute, imbued with theatrical dynamism. The figures are set within an architectural space of peeling walls and humble furnishings, whilst exaggerated gestures and violent postures lend great narrative intensity. The warm lighting highlights the colourful clothing and the criss-crossing movements of the characters, evoking the costumbrista and anecdotal tradition of 19th-century Spanish painting. The swift and expressive brushstrokes, combined with attention to everyday details scattered across the floor and tables, lend vitality to the scene and emphasise its popular character. The work stands out for its narrative power and compositional spontaneity, characteristic of 19th-century genre painting. Dimensions: 56 x 40 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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