Antique Puerto Rican Tonalist Landscape Painting by José López De Victoria (1869–1930), Oil on Board, Framed

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An atmospheric, early Puerto Rican landscape painting attributed to José López de Victoria (1869–1930), a listed Puerto Rican artist whose … Read more An atmospheric, early Puerto Rican landscape painting attributed to José López de Victoria (1869–1930), a listed Puerto Rican artist whose work is held in major island collections. This evocative scene is rendered in deep, tonal blues with a quiet rural silhouette—an elegant, moody composition with wonderful texture and period presence.

Painted oil on board and presented in a classic gilt-and-linen style frame, this piece reads beautifully in both traditional and modern interiors—especially alongside other Caribbean, Spanish Colonial, or tonal landscape works.

Notable detail: On the reverse is a handwritten inscription referencing “Tapia,” noting: “Tapia – Father of Puerto Rico’s Poet Laureate (from Mayagüez)” (see photos). While this is not presented as formal provenance, it is an interesting period note that appears to connect the painting to a family reference and Puerto Rican cultural history.

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Artist: José López de Victoria (Puerto Rico, 1869–1930)
Medium: Oil on board
Subject: Landscape / rural scene in tonal blues
Framed size: Approx. 16" H x 13" W (please confirm exact outer dimensions if Chairish asks)
Presentation: Framed and ready to hang

A strong, collectible Puerto Rican painting with quiet drama, historic character, and a beautiful patina. See less