{"product_id":"retrato-femenino-oleo-c-becerra-1942-figuracion-realista","title":"Female Portrait by C. Becerra (1942) | Oil on panel | 20th Century Ethnographic Portrait","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAn intimate portrait dated 1942, notable for its ethnographic approach and compositional sobriety, representative of the realist figuration of the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe work, signed and dated by C. Becerra in 1942, belongs to the tradition of realistic portraiture and physiognomic study, a genre that remained relevant during the first half of the 20th century due to its ability to document cultural identity and precise anatomy. The subject, a Black woman with a light headdress, is depicted with a frontal approach and a subtle foreshortening, which lends a marked monumentality to the figure despite the piece's contained dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eFrom a technical perspective, the artist employs a structured palette where the dark chromatism of the flesh tones sharply contrasts with the luminosity of the mantle, the blue plane of the clothing, and the warm accent of the reddish necklace and golden earring. The brushwork is dense and controlled, demonstrating an absolute mastery of chiaroscuro and volumetric modeling. The use of a rigid support allows the paint's texture to emphasize the expressiveness of the face, drawing the viewer's attention to the depth and frankness of the gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eReasons for the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical and documentary value:\u003c\/b\u003e A work unequivocally dated 1942, offering an exact chronological reference for the study of figurative painting of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExecution quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Outstanding anatomical and luminous mastery, with intelligent use of chromatic contrast to generate volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpressive power:\u003c\/b\u003e The composition foregoes accessory elements to concentrate the visual impact on the subject, achieving a magnetic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhysical integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Preserved with a period frame whose chromatism harmoniously complements the tones of the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e C. Becerra (Studio signature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSchool \/ Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Realist figuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on rigid support (panel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtwork dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 27 x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions with frame:\u003c\/b\u003e 36.5 x 29 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent structural and pictorial condition. Presents a natural patina consistent with its age and period frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis 1942 portrait is a work of undeniable character. Far from romantic idealizations, C. Becerra offers a direct, honest, and technically accomplished study. For El Taller del Coleccionista, this piece represents an excellent opportunity to acquire historical figuration from the mid-20th century, adding visual assertiveness and artistic rigor to any specialized collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336873627981,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0043_9673f44c-4212-478a-a12b-bbbc4232c623.jpg?v=1784506989","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/retrato-femenino-oleo-c-becerra-1942-figuracion-realista","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}