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José Alcázar Tejedor
Oil on canvas “Macero Castellano”, José Alcázar Tejedor, Rome

1880

$8,227.89
£6,139.37
€6,960
CA$11,448.08
A$12,810.67
CHF 6,664.25
MX$154,358.74
NOK 83,899.84
SEK 79,271.38
DKK 52,991.76

About the Item

One of a Kind oil on canvas, signed, dated 1880 and located in Rome, work of José Alcázar Tejedor. It depicts a mace-bearer, the absolute protagonist of the scene, which derives from his clothing and, mainly, because he carries the ceremonial mace. This attire dates back to medieval times. The original suit is called a tabard. This clothing was worn by monarchs and kings of arms, later passing to the heralds and mace-bearers of courts and town councils. The character's fabrics are of a rich red velvet; vibrant colors, gold embroidery... suggest the recognition of the character. He also wears red stockings, a doublet and an undershirt. In this attire, different heraldic motifs are represented. If it is read as a quartered shield, the reading would be the following: In 1 of Castile: in a gules field a gold castle cleared with azure; in 2: of León, in a silver field a rampant lion of purple crowned with gold, armed and lampasado with gules. In 3 of Aragon: in a gold field four red poles. In 4: quartered in a cross of Aragon and the Kingdom of Sicily: 1 and 3, in a gold field four red poles; 2 and 4, in a silver field a sable eagle crowned in gold and beaked and limbed in red. These motifs can also be seen in the character's cape, with a border of gold castles on a red field. The character occupies the centre of the composition and stands out for the richness of the details in his attire, contrasting with the architectural background of neutral tones. Warm tones predominate, such as the red of the attire and the gold of the embroidery. The greyish background highlights the chromatic details even more. The lights and shadows are delicately worked, especially in the folds of the clothing, which contributes to the sensation of volume. The work shows great realism in the treatment of textures. The softness of velvet, the shine of gold and the hardness of marble are evident. This attention to detail is characteristic of 19th century academic painting. The young man's posture is slightly relaxed but formal, leaning on the mace. The ceremonial mace is a ceremonial instrument like a sceptre made of silver or silver-plated bronze that ends in a spheroid with crests and reliefs. Maces date back to the early modern period and were carried by bailiffs (known as mace-bearers) in front of town councils and municipal or legislative corporations. It has its origins in the combat maces used in the Ancient and Medieval Ages, and evoked the memory of the Roman fasces, which were carried by lictors or executors of justice in front of praetors, consuls and other authorities of Ancient Rome. This work belongs to the genre known as casacones painting in Spain, works (generally small format) featuring elegant 18th century characters, such as "Il Contino" by Marià Fortuny, or musketeers and other baroque-inspired characters. These works derive from the influence of Velázquez and his contemporaries, both in their setting and in their form, although we will generally find hedonistic and joyful themes, far from baroque themes. José Alcázar Tejedor (Madrid, 1850 - 1907) José Alcázar Tejedor was a Spanish painter, born in Madrid, who specialised in genre scenes, most of them religious in theme. He developed his training at the San Fernando School of Fine Arts in Madrid, as a disciple of Federico de Madrazo. Later he extended his studies in Paris thanks to a grant from the Provincial Council of Madrid. In the French capital he shared a studio with Luis Lafuente, and attended the workshop of Vicente Palmaroli. After returning to Spain, in 1883 he received a new grant from the Provincial Council, in this case to continue his training in Rome. Upon his return, he participated in various national and international exhibitions, obtaining recognitions such as a third class medal at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1881 and a second class medal in 1887 at the same exhibition. In 1896 he sat the exams for the chair of the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona, ​​and was finally appointed professor in 1902. In 1907, shortly after his death, the Círculo de Bellas Artes dedicated a tribute exhibition to him. Alcázar Tejedor is currently represented in the Museo del Prado, as well as in other public and private collections. Support technique: Oil on canvas Title of the work: “Macero castellano” Author: José Alcázar Tejedor (1850-1907) Signed and dated in the lower left corner Year: 1880 Good condition for its age and use / Slight restorations Dimensions: 160 x 120 cm. The shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to the dimensions, weight and destination. We will contact you to manage it and agree on the budget. The shipping costs include professional custom-made packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty. The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and associated taxes in the destination country, if any. Please note the seller's disclaimer regarding possible customs charges, as these are levied in the destination country and the amount payable is determined by the customs of that country. If it is necessary to request an export permit, the costs are the responsibility of the buyer. The cost depends progressively on the value of the work to be exported.
  • Creator:
    José Alcázar Tejedor (1850 - 1907, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63 in (160 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Valladolid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2885216806002

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