Juan Manuel Blanes (1830-1901)

Un Grupo de Indios ha Sido Detenido y se les da Entrada en la Ciudadela

Details
Juan Manuel Blanes (1830-1901)
Un Grupo de Indios ha Sido Detenido y se les da Entrada en la Ciudadela
oil on canvas
37 5/8 x 53¾in. (95.6 x 136.6cm.)
Provenance
Private collection, Buenos Aires

Lot Essay

This painting is sold with a certificate of authenticity from Eduardo Luciani.

Juan Manuel Blanes, best known for his gaucho paintings also created many important historical works. In this painting, he depicts a group of Indians detained at the gates of the citadel before being allowed to enter.