José Elbo (Spanish, 1804-1846)

Caballeros; and Caballero in the Field

Details

José Elbo (Spanish, 1804-1846)
Caballeros; and Caballero in the Field
both signed 'Elbo.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
25.7/8 x 33¾ in. (65.7 x 85.7 cm.)
a pair (2)

Provenance

The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Clarendon, Watford; his sale, Christie's London, 13 February 1920, lot 38 (3gns).
George William Frederick, Fourth Earl of Clarendon, K.G., while British Ambassador to Madrid.

Lot Essay

José Elbo, a painter from the Romantic era, was first and foremost a Genre painter. In his pictures his daring spirit, originality of execution and his patriotism combined the character of Goya and the fluency of Alenza.

When he was asked why he painted popular Genre scenes he answered "Because I am Spanish I do not meet many other compatriots but bullfighters and manolas" (typical girls from Madrid).

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