Old World Portraits
Baldomero Espartero
Antonio María Esquivel
A majestic mid-19th-century portrait of a Spanish military leader in full ceremonial regalia.
Simón Bolívar
José Gil de Castro
1823 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 19th-century portrait of the South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar in ornate military dress.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created by the renowned artist José Gil de Castro around 1823, this formal oil portrait depicts Simón Bolívar in his full military regalia. The painting is characterized by its meticulous attention to the gold embroidery of the uniform and the resolute expression of the sitter, capturing a pivotal figure in Latin American history with dignified presence.
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