Excerpt from Catalogue of Paintings by Old and Modern Masters, Antique Pottery and Porcelains, Old Spanish Laces, Miniatures, Collection of Fans, Old Stuffs, Tapestries, Bric-a-Brac, Ivory Carvings, Antique, Carved, and Inlaid Furniture, Etc., Etc: Belonging to Francisco Guiu De Gabalda of Barcelona, Spain; To Be Sold at Auction, Absolutely Without Reserve on Monday, March 31st, and Following Days, at 2. 30 and 8 O'clock P. M
Born in Valencia, he commenced the study of art in poverty. He made such progress that a wealthy Spanish gentleman was attracted to his talent and gave him the opportunity for development by pen sioning him in Rome, where he now resides, with frequent excur sions to Spain and tours of Italy in search of subjects.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an extensive catalogue from an 1890 auction of Spanish art, offers a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant and diverse Spanish art market of the late 19th century. The descriptions of 202 paintings provide a unique insight into the artistic styles, techniques, and subject matter that were popular in Spain at the time. From watercolors by Alorda and oils by Goya to works by contemporary artists such as JoaquĆn Sorolla and Emilio Sala, the catalog presents a broad range of artistic perspectives and offers valuable insights into the development of Spanish art and its place in the broader European art world. Through these detailed entries, the catalog invites readers to explore the richness and diversity of Spanish art, providing a glimpse into the tastes and artistic sensibilities of a bygone era while offering valuable historical and art historical information. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527825130_0
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