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The Tempest by Luis Falero

This work is a masterful depiction of Shakespeare’s The Tempest by Spanish artist Luis Falero
It showcases Falero’s signature use of luminous color, dramatic lighting and exquisite detail
Ariel, a forest spirit, is depicted emerging from their tree in luminescent form
Falero's works can be found in major museums worldwide, including the Met
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$34,500

Item No. 32-0374

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Description

Luis Ricardo Falero
1851-1896 | Spanish

The Tempest

Signed and dated "Falero / 1889" (lower right)
Oil on canvas

Luis Ricardo Falero, the renowned Spanish painter celebrated for his depictions of the female nude in mythological and celestial settings, brings Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this striking oil on canvas. A master of academic realism and luminous color, Falero captures the moment Prospero frees the spirit Ariel from imprisonment within a split tree. Wearing a vivid red robe, Prospero dominates the composition, his commanding presence emphasized by his flowing garments and the scene’s dynamic movement. Ariel, depicted as an ethereal figure, exudes an otherworldly glow, their delicate form bathed in a golden light.

Falero’s keen attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of textures—from the coarse bark of the fractured tree to the soft translucence of Ariel’s garment. The lush, verdant background of deep yellows and greens contrasts beautifully with the darker, weathered wood of the tree trunk. The painting’s dramatic lighting and rich palette underscore Falero’s technical brilliance, perfectly embodying the Academic tradition that emphasized idealized beauty and narrative depth.

Born in Granada, Spain, Falero initially pursued a naval career but abandoned it against his parents' wishes. He traveled on foot to Paris, studying art, chemistry and engineering, leaving the latter to train under the great Gabriel Ferrier. Falero later moved to London, where he ultimately settled. Today, his works are held in prestigious private collections across Europe and the United States, as well as premier museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Painted 1889

Canvas: 28 1/2“ high x 15 3/8” wide (72.39 x 39.05 cm)
Frame: 37 1/8” high x 24” wide x 2 1/2“ wide (73.06 x 94.30 x 6.35 cm)

Provenance:
Private collection, Montreal
Private collection, New York
Antiquira, West End

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Specifications

Period:	1816-1918
Origin:	England
Type:	Paintings
Style:	Academic
Depth:	2.5 in. (6.35 cm)
Width:	24.0 in. (60.96 cm)
Height:	37.13 in. (94.3 cm)
Canvas Width:	15.375 in. (39.05 cm)
Canvas Height:	28.500 in. (72.39 cm)

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