Portrait of the spanish soldier josé maría carvajal urrutia (1762-1832), who became lieutenant general of the spanish army, captain general of the kingdoms of valencia and murcia and knight grand cross of the orders of san fernando and san hermenegildo, and honorary academician of the royal academy of fine arts of san carlos in valencia. Furthermore, the sitter appears more than half-length, wearing the uniform of a captain general, and wearing, among others, the band and plaque of the order of isabel the catholic and the crosses of san fernando and san hermenegildo. With his left hand he leans on the baton and with his right he holds the bicorn hat. And it is one of the best portraits made by parra, which he represents with dignity and truthfulness. The detail and meticulousness in capturing the details of the uniform stand out, and the psychological depth achieved in the soldier's face. Object Type: painting. Date: 1826. Dimensions: height: 93 cm (36.6 in); width: 69 cm (27.1 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Museu de Belles Arts de València. José María Carvajal y Urrutia, capitán general de Valencia (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia)
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