Masquerade
1868
Step into a lavish 18th-century party frozen in time! Mariano Fortuny Marsal captures a group of elegantly dressed figures in elaborate masquerade costumes—including a dashing Harlequin—lingering by a park balustrade. Two pristine white swans glide in the foreground pond, adding a touch of serenity to the bustling social scene. Painted in 1868, this Romantic-era piece reflects the 19th-century fascination with Rococo frivolity, showcasing Fortuny's signature mastery of light and loose, energetic brushstrokes that make the autumn leaves shimmer.
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