Coronel Francisco E. Contreras 1880

"Coronel Francisco E. Contreras" is a portrait painting by Francisco Oller, created in 1880. The painting depicts Colonel Contreras in full military uniform, standing with a sword and a helmet in his hands against a backdrop of a landscape, likely in Puerto Rico, where Oller was born. Oller is well known for his realistic portrayal of everyday people in the Caribbean, particularly in Puerto Rico. This portrait highlights the artist's skill in capturing the details of military garb and the dignified presence of a respected military figure.