Attributed to Vicente Albán

Exhibited by Jaime Eguiguren Art & Antiques

Material Oil on canvas

Dimensions 78 x 97.2 cm

Place of Creation Quito

Price Price available upon inquiry

Status Vetted

About the Work

The Marriage Proposal is a striking example of late 18th-century Quito costumbrista painting, attributed to Vicente Albán. It captures a moment of engagement between an Indigenous couple, accompanied by a Creole lady, likely their wedding sponsor. The painting meticulously details social distinctions through attire, jewelry, and gestures, reflecting viceregal hierarchies.

With its rich cultural symbolism and refined execution, this work offers valuable insight into the customs and artistic trends of late colonial society in the northern Andes.

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Provenance

Collection of Louis Hermann (1877–1959), presumed to have been acquired by his sister Amélie (1883–1954) and brother-in-law Enrique Freymann (1888–1954), cultural attaché in Mexico, then passed down by descent.