Up for sale is original oil on wood panel painting by Spanish artist José Oliva Rodrigo (1855- ). This genre scene painting is depicting Spanish or Italian aristocrat lunching with perhaps his wife behind him and likely his daughter serving. It is very well executed employing a sophisticated knowledge of light, color and perspective.

The painting itself is measuring about 10” (25 cm) by 6 ¼” (16 cm), and the frame is measuring 15 ½” (40 cm) by 12” (30 cm).

It is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right.

This painting would be a a sound investment and great addition to any collection.

                                José Oliva Rodrigo (1855- )

José Oliva Rodrigo was born in Palencia around 1855. He was an artist like his more famed older brother Eugenio Oliva Rodrigo (1852-1925).
The bothers were enrolled in the "Escuela Municipal de Dibujo de Palencia".
He studied painting, sculpture and engraving, probably for a short time he lived in Barcelona. Later trips took the young artist to Rome and Madrid, where he was able to study alongside his brother, including at the "Escuela Superior de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado", a school associated with the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
In 1878 Rodrigo presented a work at the National Exhibition in Madrid, which was followed by a greater participation in 1884 and 1887.
When his brother Eugenio received a pension to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome in 1879, it is very possible that José also lived for a time in the Italian capital.

Please note that most of the items we sell are vintage or antique, and therefore they have some imperfections due to age, wear, etc. Anything I consider significant I would mention in the description. I’m describing the items to the best of my knowledge, however please ask any verifying questions or additional photos prior to bidding.