Antique Alonso Perez Spanish Watercolor Painting "Toreador & Lady", Signed

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A very beautiful original watercolor
Masterfully executed genre scene, featuring a charming young couple, a toreador in typical attire, and … Read more A very beautiful original watercolor
Masterfully executed genre scene, featuring a charming young couple, a toreador in typical attire, and a girl clad in bolero dress, holding the quintessential Spanish fan. They are walking on the street, immersed in pleasant conversation

The painting is signed lower right - A. Perez

Alonso Perez (1881-1914) was born in Zaragoza, Spain. It is believed that he received some academic training in addition to the teachings of his father Mariano Alonso Perez, also an artist, who made a name for himself with colorful genre scenes. Alonso Jr moved to Paris, where he worked the rest of his life. His specialty were light-hearted genre scenes with figures often dressed in 18th century fashion

Well mounted in embossed giltwood frame with off white matting outlined with gold, under glass, ready for display

Circa late 19th/early 20th century

Measurements: Approx. 19.5" x 14.5" framed; 13" x 8" the scene
Weighs about 4 lbs.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original. See less