Manuel Ruiz Ortega, Bodegón

Manuel Ruiz Ortega, BodegónThis late 20th century oil painting by Spanish artist Manuel Ruiz Ortega (b. 1951) depicts a still life with jugs and a cup. Very rarely do we list the works of contemporary artists but this is one of those occasions whereby a painting carries a sense of such timelessness that it seems to fit alongside those of previous centuries. Based in Barcelona, Ortega has a talent for connecting with a scene or view in a way that draws out more than its basic

So it’s likely that this bearded gentleman appears on a more comprehensive work somewhere in the World

The details are exquisite - note the attention to detail on the beautiful embroidered lace and resting hands

It’s an accomplished piece with keen attention to detail

and he carries an air of an upstanding young man

It's housed with a period giltwood frame

Condition: Generally good

he was involved in various projects

is a winged lion in relief

Overall size: 13½” x 15½” / 34cm x 39cm

Can you imagine how she felt when arriving at the artist’s studio

It’s interesting to note that she’s wearing rings on either side of her fourth finger as this highlights the fact she’s unmarried

The painting is housed within a sturdy vintage wooden frame