What is the thematic context of Hacienda Aurora?

realism and impressionism, spanish-american war context, puerto rican rural life, sugar cane plantation era, synthesis of european styles

Hacienda AuroraFrancisco Oller · 1898

Oil
WallArt
Impressionism
1898
19th Century
32.0 x 55.0 cm
Museo de Arte de Ponce

In one of his most famous landscapes, whose genesis is found in the context of the Spanish-American War, Oller depicts one of the many sugar-cane plantations, or haciendas, that proliferated during the second half of the nineteenth century, when the industry was the island

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Museo de Arte de Ponce (Ponce, United States of America)

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About this artwork

Title: Hacienda Aurora
Artist: Francisco Oller
Year: 1898
Original dimensions: 32.0 x 55.0 cm
Format: Panoramic
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Museo de Arte de Ponce
Medium: Oil
Medium type: WallArt
Corpus context: spanish-american war context, puerto rican rural life

Questions & Answers

In what year was "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller created?

The creation of "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller is dated 1898.

Who created "Hacienda Aurora"?

"Hacienda Aurora" is attributed to Francisco Oller.

What technique and style characterize "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller?

In "Hacienda Aurora", the oil technique meets the Impressionism movement.

What medium is "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller executed in?

The medium of "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller is oil. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.

What was Francisco Oller's age when "Hacienda Aurora" was created?

When "Hacienda Aurora" was created in 1898, Francisco Oller - born in 1833 - was 65 years old.

What historical period is "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller from?

The historical period of "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller is 19th-Century. This classification situates the work in art history.

Where can I see the original "Hacienda Aurora" by Francisco Oller?

You can see the original "Hacienda Aurora" at the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce, United States of America.