In short
Zuloaga's best-known piece is Portrait of Maurice Barrès. Next on the list are Woman in Andalusian Dress (1911) and Anita Ramírez, in black (1915). We have 108 works by Zuloaga in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 100 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.
The 10 Zuloaga paintings to know first
Woman in Andalusian Dress
A woman emerges from a swirl of deep blues and teals. She is captured from the waist up, her presence anchored by the heavy textures of her attire. An orange headpiece rests upon her hair, pinned with pink and white floral accents that catch the light. Her skin glows with warmth against the cool, atmospheric clouds that churn in the background. There is a stillness in her gaze, a poised…
Anita Ramírez, in black
Ignacio Zuloaga y Zabaleta painted Anita Ramírez, in black in 1916. The subject was a Spanish dancer and one of the artist's favorite models during this period. At the time of the work's creation, both the artist and Ramírez were living in Paris.
Julia Wainwright Robbins
In this 1923 oil on canvas, Ignacio Zuloaga captures Julia Wainwright Robbins as a solitary figure. She occupies the center of the frame, a single female presence held within a quiet, dark space. Her posture is formal, defined by an aristocratic poise that commands the stillness of the composition. She holds a closed fan, a small, rigid object that anchors her hands against the soft volume of her attire.
Mrs. Philip M. Lydig (Rita H. de Alba de Acosta)
This portrait of Mrs. Philip M. Lydig (Rita H. de Alba de Acosta) was painted by Ignacio Zuloaga in 1912. The subject, a stylish New York socialite, is captured with a sense of poise that reflects her standing in society. Her presence in the work is marked by a quiet, self-assured dignity.
Numbers 11 to 100: more Zuloaga paintings
Zuloaga's paintings, period by period
Mature Period
1902 – 1923 · 16 works in this listLate Medieval
4 works in this listWhat Zuloaga painted most
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
Portraits 9 works
Portraiture 7 works
Landscape 6 works
Where you can see Zuloaga's paintings
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Zuloaga | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | The Penitents, My Cousin Cándida, Self-Portrait | |
| New York | 4 | Julia Wainwright Robbins, Alva B. Gimbel, Mountains of Calatayud | |
| Buenos Aires | 4 | The Witches of San Millán, Gitanilla, Return of the Harvest | |
| Madrid | 3 | Tipo de Segovia (Man from Segovia), Retrato de Madame Malinowska (La Rusa) (Portrait of Madame Malinowska [The Russian]), Don Placido Zuloaga in his studio | |
| Washington | 2 | Woman in Andalusian Dress, Sepulveda | |
| Boston | 2 | My Uncle Daniel and his Family, Castilian Landscape | |
| Szentpétervár | 3 | Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869-1908) | |
| Brooklyn | 1 | Anita Ramírez, in black |
Decade by decade: the best-known Zuloaga piece of each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869-1908)
A full-length portrait depicts a man positioned centrally against a desolate, rocky landscape. He is oriented slightly toward the viewer, maintaining a frontal posture that occupies much of the vertical space. The subject wears a dark frock coat over a white waistcoat and a bow tie, accessorized with a hat and a walking stick. His facial features include a beard and glasses. The background consists of a vast sky with…
Woman in Andalusian Dress
A woman emerges from a swirl of deep blues and teals. She is captured from the waist up, her presence anchored by the heavy textures of her attire. An orange headpiece rests upon her hair, pinned with pink and white floral accents that catch the light. Her skin glows with warmth against the cool, atmospheric clouds that churn in the background. There is a stillness in her gaze, a poised…
Julia Wainwright Robbins
In this 1923 oil on canvas, Ignacio Zuloaga captures Julia Wainwright Robbins as a solitary figure. She occupies the center of the frame, a single female presence held within a quiet, dark space. Her posture is formal, defined by an aristocratic poise that commands the stillness of the composition. She holds a closed fan, a small, rigid object that anchors her hands against the soft volume of her attire.
Zuloaga: quick answers about the paintings
What is Zuloaga's best-known painting?See the answer
Top of the list is Portrait of Maurice Barrès. Right behind it: Woman in Andalusian Dress (1911) and Anita Ramírez, in black (1915).
What are Zuloaga's top 10 paintings?See the answer
Portrait of Maurice Barrès, Woman in Andalusian Dress, Anita Ramírez, in black, My cousin Candida, Alice Lolita Muth Maacha, Celestina, Julia Wainwright Robbins, Segoviano, My friends and Mrs. Philip M. Lydig (Rita H. de Alba de Acosta). You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
How many works by Zuloaga are in your catalogue?See the answer
We have 108 works by Zuloaga in our catalogue, dated 1898 to 1931.
In which museums can you see Zuloaga's famous works?See the answer
You'll find most of them in Hispanic Society Museum - Library (New York), Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum (New York) and Nemzeti Szépművészeti Múzeum (Buenos Aires). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
When did Zuloaga make the most famous pieces?See the answer
In 1920s, more than any other time: 11 of the 100 pieces on this page date from then, Julia Wainwright Robbins among them.
What are Zuloaga's first and last famous pieces?See the answer
The earliest piece here is My Uncle and My Cousins (1898); the most recent is Carlos de Beistegui (Mexico, 1863 - Biarritz, 1953) (1931).
Which subjects did Zuloaga paint most often?See the answer
Portraits (9), Portraiture (7) and Landscape (6), out of the 100 pieces on this page.
Which medium shows up most in Zuloaga's paintings?See the answer
Oil On Canvas, used in 9 of the 100 pieces on this page.
What style or movement is Zuloaga known for?See the answer
Spanish realism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
Which famous Zuloaga paintings are at the Hispanic Society Museum - Library?See the answer
You can see 10 of the pieces on this page at the Hispanic Society Museum - Library, New York, including The Penitents, My Cousin Cándida and Self-Portrait.
Where can I order a Zuloaga reproduction?See the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.