Manuel García Rodriguez

MANUEL GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZ (Seville, 1863 - 1925).
"Landscape.
Oil on canvas.
Presents restorations.
Measurements: 35.5 x 45.5 cm; 42 x 53 cm (frame).
This painting of the Sevillian painter Manuel García Rodríguez presents a serene and bucolic atmosphere, characteristic of his mastery in the representation of landscapes. The scene shows a winding path through a lush forest, dimly and mysteriously illuminated by a soft light that seems to filter from the background, as if it were dawn or dusk.On the right, a bush full of pink and white flowers provides a vibrant contrast to the predominance of dark and earthy tones that dominate the rest of the composition. This floral detail seems to be a focal point on which the light is concentrated, highlighting its delicacy and emphasizing the link between nature and beauty.The overall mood of the work has a romantic and melancholic air, with deep shadows and subtle details that suggest an intimate and protected space, inviting the viewer to enter this idyllic corner. The brushstroke is soft and loose, achieving an almost dreamlike effect that emphasizes the sense of peace and contemplation that emanates from the landscape.
It is an example of how García Rodríguez combines sensitivity and technique to capture the poetic essence of Andalusian nature.

Manuel García Rodríguez began his training at the Seminary of Seville, although shortly after he decided to devote himself to painting, starting in this art with José de la Vega Marrugal. Shortly after, he entered the School of Fine Arts, where he had Eduardo Cano and Manuel Wssel as teachers. Influenced by Sánchez Perrier, from 1885 he dedicated his work to landscape, a discipline in which he specialized, achieving multiple successes. He was awarded a third medal at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1897 and at the Regional Exhibition of Malaga; a bronze medal at the International Exhibition of Barcelona in 1888 and at the International Exhibition of Alicante in 1894; and a second medal at the National Exhibitions of 1890 and 1895 and at the International Exhibition of Barcelona. His works were in demand from Munich, Prague, Hamburg, Stockholm, London, St. Petersburg and especially South America, and in 1899 he was appointed corresponding member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. From 1900 until his death he participated regularly in the Spring Exhibitions of Seville (except in 1907 and 1908) and in all the National Exhibitions (except 1917 and 1920). He was an active member of the Fine Arts Center between 1902 and 1903, and of the Monuments Commission in 1919.