We are delighted to present this captivating rediscovery by Eduardo León Garrido (1856-1949), an intimate and strikingly modern work revealing a particularly free and spontaneous aspect of his talent.
Far removed from his more highly finished society compositions, this Sleeping Woman in a Pink Dress is remarkable for its economy of means and freshness of execution. With only a few rapid brushstrokes, Garrido brings the figure to life, while the brown preparation of the panel becomes an integral part of the composition. He captures this quiet moment of repose with remarkable simplicity, in an almost sketch-like painting where light, colour and gesture take precedence over detail.
A work of unusual character, offering a rare opportunity to appreciate Garrido above all as a painter.