Woman With A Guitar c. 1870

Raimundo de Madrazo's "Woman with a Guitar" (c. 1870) captures the elegance and refined taste of the late 19th century. The painting depicts a woman, dressed in a lavish gown, seated in a luxuriously appointed interior, playing a guitar. The woman's graceful posture, her delicate features, and the soft light that bathes the scene create a mood of intimacy and contemplation, making this work a fine example of the Realist movement's focus on capturing the beauty of everyday life.