{"product_id":"the-tempest-by-luis-falero","title":"The Tempest by Luis Falero","description":"Luis Ricardo Falero\u003cbr\u003e 1851-1896 | Spanish \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated \"Falero \/ 1889\" (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Luis Ricardo Falero, the renowned Spanish painter celebrated for his depictions of the female nude in mythological and celestial settings, brings Shakespeare’s \u003cem\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e to life in this striking oil on canvas. A master of academic realism and luminous color, Falero captures the moment Prospero frees the spirit Ariel from imprisonment within a split tree. Wearing a vivid red robe, Prospero dominates the composition, his commanding presence emphasized by his flowing garments and the scene’s dynamic movement. Ariel, depicted as an ethereal figure, exudes an otherworldly glow, their delicate form bathed in a golden light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Falero’s keen attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of textures—from the coarse bark of the fractured tree to the soft translucence of Ariel’s garment. The lush, verdant background of deep yellows and greens contrasts beautifully with the darker, weathered wood of the tree trunk. The painting’s dramatic lighting and rich palette underscore Falero’s technical brilliance, perfectly embodying the Academic tradition that emphasized idealized beauty and narrative depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Granada, Spain, Falero initially pursued a naval career but abandoned it against his parents' wishes. He traveled on foot to Paris, studying art, chemistry and engineering, leaving the latter to train under the great Gabriel Ferrier. Falero later moved to London, where he ultimately settled. Today, his works are held in prestigious private collections across Europe and the United States, as well as premier museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1889 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 28 1\/2“ high x 15 3\/8” wide (72.39 x 39.05 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 37 1\/8” high x 24” wide x 2 1\/2“ wide (73.06 x 94.30 x 6.35 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Montreal\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803576533314,"sku":null,"price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/32-0374_1.png?v=1768103455","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/de\/products\/the-tempest-by-luis-falero","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}