El Velorio
1893 painting by Francisco Oller / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
El Velorio (Spanish for "The Wake") is an 1893 8-by-13-foot painting by Puerto Rican Impressionist painter Francisco Oller depicting a baquiné, a type of traditional wake. This painting is considered one of the most important pieces in the art history of Puerto Rico and is therefore considered a national treasure. It is permanently exhibited at the Museum of Art, History, and Anthropology of the University of Puerto Rico.[1]
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El Velorio | |
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English: The Wake | |
Artist | Francisco Oller |
Year | 1893 |
Dimensions | 240 cm × 400 cm (96 in × 156 in) |
Location | Museum of Art, History, and Anthropology of the UPR, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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