Young Private – Signed J. Cusachs
Stock No
1921
2020
- £2,080.00
- €2,430 Euro
- $2,774 US Dollar
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Item Description
Description
This expressive oil on canvas, signed J. Cusachs, depicts a young private in military uniform, animated in gesture and full of vitality. The artist captures the soldier in mid-motion, his navy tunic and striking red trousers rendered with naturalistic precision and an eye for human warmth. The composition reflects the discipline and youthfulness of early military life while revealing a subtle humor through the subject’s open stance and confident expression. Executed with controlled yet fluid brushwork, the painting combines strong tonal contrast and lifelike texture typical of late 19th-century realism. The muted background softly enhances the figure’s energy and detail, creating a dynamic and intimate portrait of character.
Artist
Signed J. Cusachs — attribution uncertain.
Artist Details
Josep Cusachs i Cusachs (1851–1908) was a Spanish painter celebrated for his military and equestrian scenes, combining technical accuracy with a sense of vitality. While this work bears his signature, it may also be by a follower influenced by his lively depictions of soldiers and officers in characterful settings.
Movements
Realism
Artist Influenced by
Influenced by Mariano Fortuny and the academic tradition of late 19th-century Spanish painting.
Frame Condition
Presented in an ornate gilt frame with a warm patina and minor age wear that complements its period authenticity.
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Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Barcelona, Spain, Spain
Item Dimensions
H: 75cm W: 56cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
Spain
Seller Location
Barcelona, Spain, Spain
Item Location
Spain
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