Bidspirit auction | Lady playing the guitar. 19th-century


Lady playing the guitar. 19th-century Spanish School. Signed Antonio Gisbert. - Oil on canvas. In a domestic interior scene, a young lady sits strumming a guitar, immersed in a serene and serene atmosphere. Her expression is focused and peaceful, her gaze directed toward the strings, suggesting an intimate performance. The woman wears a flowing white satin dress with delicate light effects on the folds, accompanied by a dark shawl that enhances her silhouette. To her left, a table with a green embroidered tablecloth holds a vase of a fresh bouquet, while to the right, a music stand with open sheet music stands in front of a window partially covered by a green curtain that filters a warm light, creating a cozy, scenic effect. The background, decorated with geometric-patterned wallpaper and a barely hinted circular painting, reinforces the bourgeois context of the space. The composition stands out for its chromatic harmony and the refined use of light, which shapes both the forms and the atmosphere. Signed by Antonio Gisbert, the canvas is part of 19th-century Spanish genre painting, where the everyday becomes a vehicle for elegance, sensitivity, and close observation. The work is distinguished by its precise detail, the material treatment of the fabrics, and the intimate warmth emanating from the scene. Dimensions: 42 x 32 cm and 52 x 44 cm.