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Pedro Figari — La Volanta
Pedro Figari

La Volanta

1924

A lively scene rendered in Figari's characteristically loose, impressionistic brushwork depicts a volanta — a traditional horse-drawn carriage — moving through the Uruguayan landscape. Rich, earthy tones and bold, expressive strokes capture the rhythm of colonial-era life, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the customs and traditions of the Río de la Plata region. The work reflects Figari's lifelong dedication to preserving the cultural memory of 19th-century South American society through vibrant, poetic imagery.

Medium
oil on board

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 16, 2018

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Pedro Figari, La Volanta, 1924

A lively scene rendered in Figari's characteristically loose, impressionistic brushwork depicts a volanta — a traditional horse-drawn carriage — moving through the Uruguayan landscape. Rich, earthy tones and bold, expressive strokes capture the rhythm of colonial-era life, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the customs and traditions of the Río de la Plata region. The work reflects Figari's lifelong dedication to preserving the cultural memory of 19th-century South American society through vibrant, poetic imagery.

Medium
oil on board
Year
1924
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Genre Scene, Horse-Drawn Carriage, Male Artist, Nostalgic Mood, Early 20th Century, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, Everyday Life, Latin American Art, Uruguayan Artist, Warm Tones, Oil on Board

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