Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Fortuny, Mariano
Fortuny y Carbó, Mariano
Fortuny y Marsal, Mariano

Spanish, 1838 - 1874

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The image is of a garden scene with an ornate birdbath surrounded by lush foliage. The drawing includes intricate details of leaves and flowers, with a textured background suggesting a natural setting. The elements are arranged to guide the eye across the composition, creating a sense of peacefulness. The lines are finely etched, reflecting a delicate technique capturing the beauty of a garden.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, L'Amateur de jardin (The Gardening Enthusiast), 1878, etching on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2016.104.2

L'Amateur de jardin (The Gardening Enthusiast)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1878 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2016.104.2

This is a drawing of a rural scene with a donkey and chickens. The illustration shows a donkey in the left foreground and a collection of small birds or chickens on the right. The environment is informal and slightly amorphous, with loose, sketchy lines depicting texture and shadow. The setting is dimly lit, evoking a sense of calmness and simplicity typical of countryside life.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Maréchal ferrant au Maroc [Shoeing a Mule in Morocco], 1875, etching and aquatint on Japan paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2016.163.2

Maréchal ferrant au Maroc [Shoeing a Mule in Morocco]

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1875 · etching and aquatint on Japan paper ·  Accession ID  2016.163.2

The image shows a person sitting with their knees drawn up to their chest. They are facing right, with their arms on their knees and hands clasped. The person's face is partially obscured by shadows and their head is leaning forward, partially covered by a hood or shawl. Their clothing covers most of their body, including a hood over their head. They appear to be sitting on the ground or a fabric/mat. The background has a textured wall, casting shadows.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Arabe assis (Seated Arab), 1873, etching and aquatint on japan paper, laid down, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2016.104.1

Arabe assis (Seated Arab)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1873 · etching and aquatint on japan paper, laid down ·  Accession ID  2016.104.1

This painting depicts a white stone structure with a brown and gray roof surrounded by greenery and foliage. The walls and roof of the building are textured with the outlines of small stones, and the wall of the building directly across from us has a dark doorway at its center. Two people are visible on either side of this doorway. On the left, a person with light brown skin and short black hair stands with their hands on their hips. They wear a blue shirt and cream-colored pants, with a large tan necklace or garland around their neck. On the right, another person sits against the wall, wearing a bright yellow garment with pink and blue sleeves. They also appear to have light brown skin and black hair put up into two small bunches. Greenery hangs above the roof of the building, and the ground is depicted in dusty earth tones. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible, and details, especially those in the people, are suggested with daubs of paint.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Roma Caves, Granada, c. 1871, oil on wood, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2016.22.5

Roma Caves, Granada

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · c. 1871 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  2016.22.5

The image shows a man holding a string instrument, dressed in historical attire with a dark hat, vest, white shirt, red sash, dark trousers, striped socks, and dark shoes. The background is a textured, neutral-toned wash.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Standing Musician, 1870, watercolor and gouache with gum arabic on wove paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 2017.180.3

Standing Musician

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1870 · watercolor and gouache with gum arabic on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.180.3

The image shows a man seated at a table with his arms resting on it, facing to the right. He has a curly beard and mustache, thick wavy hair, wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt. On the table are a pitcher and a shallow dish with a small round object. In the background, there is a shelf with decorative items, including a large urn or vase and various smaller objects. The style is an etching with intricate linework, creating texture and depth. The scene appears to be indoors with a softly detailed background.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, Ami Ed. Zamacois (Eduardo Zamacois y Zabala), 1869, etching on buff wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Dewayne and Faith Perry, 2016.73.1

Ami Ed. Zamacois (Eduardo Zamacois y Zabala)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1869 · etching on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.73.1

The image shows a landscape with a high horizon line emphasizing the sky filled with swirling clouds depicted through expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of grey creating contrast. In the foreground, there is a figure sitting with a pot-like object nearby, blending into the earth tones. A gnarled tree stands behind the figure. In the distance, a stretch of land leads to the horizon.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, The Anchorite, 1869, printed c. 1870, etching and aquatint [proof before first edition of 1875] with selective wiping on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2021.17.1

The Anchorite

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1869, printed c. 1870 · etching and aquatint [proof before first edition of 1875] with selective wiping on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.17.1

This is a detailed illustration of an ornate and luxurious interior. The room features rich decorations on the walls and ceilings, including moldings, sculptures, and carvings. A classical nude sculpture is displayed on a pedestal in the background, near large columns. The ceiling is adorned with a mural or fresco, and the floor is made of polished tiles. Additional ornate elements like mirrors and tapestries enhance the grandeur of the space. Intricate line work is used to depict the richness of the interior.
Eugene Andre Champollion, Mariano Fortuny Marsal, The Choice of a Model, c. 1874, etching, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1490

The Choice of a Model

Eugene Andre Champollion, Mariano Fortuny Marsal · c. 1874 · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1490

The image shows an elderly man in profile from the waist up, seated in a chair. He faces the right side, with his head slightly tilted forward. The man has facial features including a pronounced nose and a beard. He has sparse, graying hair and wears a draped garment. Fabric surrounds him as he is seated comfortably. In his lap, there is a dark hat. The background is textured and dark, contrasting with the lighter depiction of the man. The image is signed with elegant penmanship at the bottom right.
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, The Diplomat, 1868, etching and aquatint on japan paper, Given by Adult Program and Foreign Language Docents in Memory of Laura Wyman, 2012.54.1

The Diplomat

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1868 · etching and aquatint on japan paper ·  Accession ID  2012.54.1

A group of eight men looking at a nude woman posing on a marble tabletop stand in a pink room with shiny gold furniture and fittings, with multicolored marble columns leading to a space filled with paintings and sculpture in this horizontal painting. The woman and most of the men have pale, peachy skin while a couple of the men appear to have darker, olive-toned skin. To our left, the men wear tight-fitting jackets and stockings in tones of rose pink, shimmering gray, royal or powder blue, flamingo pink, caramel brown, scarlet red, black, or white. Their hair is coiffed with puffs, rolled curls, and ponytails. Many hold gold-tipped walking sticks or canes, and a few hold black hats tucked under one elbow. They lean forward or back, or tip their heads together as they gaze at the nude woman. The faces and clothing of the men are painted with short dashes and touches of paint, creating the impression of a rough texture. One more man, in silver gray, leans over the large table on which the woman stands, to our right, and seems to study her feet. The woman poses with her back to us, most of her weight on her left leg so that hip angles up. She raises both arms so her left breast is outlined against the pink wall, and she looks down toward the men from over her left shoulder. A flower is tucked into blond hair piled on her head. She has a straight nose and apple-red lips. Her skin is painted smoothly with more blended brushstrokes. A white drapery covers her feet, and a pile of patterned fabric in turquoise, petal pink, black, and topaz blue, presumably clothing, is heaped on a stool next to the table, near a pair of heeled slippers. The base of the table is made from glimmering gold to look like muscular, nude men supporting the round, pine-green marble top on their shoulders and backs. The room has rose-pink walls above a wide band of ivory-white molding, with sapphire-blue and emerald-green paneling below. A gold-framed mirror, half again the height of the woman, hangs on the wall behind her, to our right. Pearl-white and pale moss-green columns flank the entrance to a room beyond the men, to our left. The ceiling of that room is painted loosely with azure blue, platinum gray, and touches of tomato red. Paintings and statues line the walls. The men and furniture reflect in the shiny white floor. The painting is signed at dated in the lower right corner: “Fortuny ‘74.”
Mariano Fortuny Marsal, The Choice of a Model, 1868-1874, oil on wood, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2015.143.12

The Choice of a Model

Mariano Fortuny Marsal · 1868-1874 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  2015.143.12