Portrait of Isabel de Cistué y Nieto (Retrato de Dª Isabel de Cistué y Nieto)

This work depicts Moore's first wife, Isabel Cistué y Nieto from Aragon, in a personal and intimate scene. The painting is wonderfully colorful and strongly expressive, with the protagonist in a relaxed position sitting in an armchair and playing the guitar. The decorative style and a predilection for Eastern elements are both made clear in the finer details, such as the coffee table and the tray on the dresser, revealing a passion for Eastern art. The work's subtle elegance reflects the influence of Fortuny, festooned with a highly personal decorative interpretation.