Andalusian School; 19th century.

Andalusian School; 19th century.
“Woman with a Guitar.”
Oil on canvas.
Shows repainting on the painted surface.
Signature and date are illegible.
Measurements: 116 x 84 cm; 137.5 x 106 cm (frame).
The composition depicts a woman with a guitar, evoking the Andalusian costumbrista tradition so prevalent in 19th-century Spanish painting. The figure is depicted in a half-length portrait, with a slightly haughty pose that lends naturalness and movement to the composition. She wears a green dress, enlivened by a red scarf tied at the waist, whose chromatic hallmarks add a touch of vibrancy and character to the overall composition.
During the 19th century, Andalusian costumbrista painting gained widespread popularity, both among the domestic public and among foreign travelers and collectors, who were drawn to the traditional clothing, the characters, and the folk traditions. In this context, female figures accompanied by musical instruments became recurring motifs, combining an interest in the picturesque with an idealized image of the country’s life and customs.