Bidspirit auction | The Draftsman. Andalusian School. 19th

The Draftsman. Andalusian School. 19th Century - Watercolor on paper. A costumbrista scene showing a gentleman in profile, dressed in an eighteenth-century dress coat and leggings, concentrating on his artistic work in front of a table with ornate Baroque carvings. Leaning on his left arm, the artist sketches with a relaxed expression and focused gaze. The palette of warm tones and loose lines with watery blotches convey a lightness and spontaneity, characteristic of rapid sketching but charged with expressive intent. The undefined background emphasizes the prominence of the figure and its connection to artistic creation. This work is representative of the costumbrista sensibility cultivated in the Andalusian School during the 19th century, which valued the capture of intimate scenes with a naturalistic and intimate approach. 46 x 31 cm