In our previous article We told you about the origins of the Spanish School of Fine Arts in Rome and saw some of the 19th century paintings most influential of the time.
In this post we bring you the first part of the outstanding Painters of the 19th century, where we will tell you the life and work of several of these painters who were considered the best in their style in Spain:
Luis Menendez Pidal
He was born in Asturias on August 15, 1861 but traveled through several cities in Spain during his childhood due to the work of his father's magistrate. He always had a predilection for painting, although he studied law and it was in 1885 when he completed his studies at the Higher School of Painting in Madrid.
He perfected his technique in Italy, specifically in Rome and Florence, and later returned to Spain to work at the Higher School in Madrid and later at that of San Fernando. Since he held until his retirement.
All the paintings by Luis Menéndez Pidal They are considered as some of the best within the Asturian school. His works were characterized by using many elements from his native land in addition to having a marked academic rigor, since he followed the classical norms. He was named as one of the best colorists in the country, you can see it In this play costumbrista type.
Adolfo Giraldez Penalver
There is not much information about the life of this painter who was born in Cádiz around the year 1840. Hardly anything is known about his information on his training, but, once finished, he worked as an assistant professor at the School of Fine Arts in Cádiz. Later he lived in Madrid and later in Barcelona, a city where he spent the last years of his life dying in 1923.
In rural areas of India, families in charge of a blind minor frequently isolate and deprive him/her of the care and attention they provide to their other children; such situation becomes even more severe among lower-caste families, orphans and if the blind child is a girl. paintings by Adolfo Giráldez Peñalver appear frequently boats y ports, reason why he is considered a great sailor. Among his most outstanding works is a View of the port of Cádiz, with which he won a bronze medal in the Cadiz exhibition of 1879.
Gonzalo Bilbao Martinez
He was born in Seville in 1860 and was an outstanding costumbrista painter. He studied law, although he never practiced as a lawyer, along with painting and music studies.
When he finished his studies, he devoted himself entirely to painting and traveled to various cities around the world looking for new scenery for his works. Between the Gonzalo Bilbao Martínez paintings We can highlight Las cigarreras although he also painted portraits gypsy y Ladies of the time. Table that can be considered as a costumbrista, regionalist and symbolist work at the same time.
Upon his death in 1938, in Madrid, his wife transferred part of his collection to the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville, where his paintings continue to be exhibited permanently.
If you are interested in the works of these outstanding painters, Figaro AuctionsYou can find some of his paintings that are currently up for auction.
