Esboço para o velório - Boceto para el velorio - Sketch for the wake by Francisco Oller

Esboço para o velório - Boceto para el velorio - Sketch for the wake 1893

franciscooller

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

human

painting painterly

portrait drawing

portrait art

fine art portrait

"Esboço para o velório - Boceto para el velorio - Sketch for the wake" (1893) is a preparatory sketch by Puerto Rican painter Francisco Oller. This oil on canvas painting depicts three figures, likely men, in a range of poses and expressions, possibly for a larger work. Oller, a master of realism and a key figure in the development of Puerto Rican art, is known for his focus on everyday life and the people of his homeland. This sketch showcases his keen eye for detail and understanding of human form. It is a compelling glimpse into Oller's artistic process and a testament to his mastery of figure studies.