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Obra Invitada: Federico de Madrazo's Family Portrait at Museo del Romanticismo

Discover this intimate 1845 family portrait, "Luisa, Rosa y Raimundo", showcased to complement the museum's permanent collection.

The Museo del Romanticismo features Federico de Madrazo's "Luisa, Rosa y Raimundo" as a distinguished 'Guest Artwork'. This 1845 painting, on loan from the Community of Madrid, provides a unique opportunity to explore a significant family portrait. It beautifully contextualizes the museum's permanent holdings and highlights notable pieces from other collections.

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Exhibition summary

The Museo del Romanticismo presents a 'Guest Artwork' featuring a family portrait by Federico de Madrazo, painted in 1845. This intimate and beautiful work, typically part of the Madrazo Collection, is displayed to contextualize the museum's own collection and highlight pieces from other institutions.

Curatorial context

As part of its 'Obra Invitada' (Guest Artwork) program, the Museo del Romanticismo is exhibiting a significant family portrait by Federico de Madrazo, painted in 1845. Titled 'Luisa, Rosa y Raimundo, hijos del pintor' (Luisa, Rosa and Raimundo, children of the painter), the artwork is on loan from the Madrazo Collection of the Community of Madrid. This initiative aims to contextualize the museum's permanent collection by showcasing exceptional pieces from other museums and collections that are not usually on public display. The exhibition, which marks the bicentenary of Federico de Madrazo's birth, focuses on the genre of child portraiture, highlighting the intimate and familial character of the work. The painting is noted for its great beauty and balance, offering visitors a glimpse into the domestic world of the artist and his children during the Romantic period.

Admission and ticket notes

Information about ticketing for this specific artwork display is not provided in the press release. General museum admission likely applies, but specific details should be confirmed via the museum's official channels if available separately from the guest artwork context.

Obra Invitada: Retrato familiar Luisa, Rosa y Raimundo, hijos del pintor key exhibition facts

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Museo del Romanticismo
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Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 6, 2015
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Federico de Madrazo.
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