Alexandre de Riquer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alexandre de Riquer i Ynglada
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Alexandre de Riquer i Ynglada
3 May 1856 |
| Died | 13 November 1920 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | School of Fine Arts in Toulouse of Languedoc, France |
| Known for | Poster art, lithography |
| Movement | Art Nouveau, Modernisme |
| Spouse(s) | Dolors Palau Gonzalez de Quijano |
Alexandre de Riquer i Ynglada (born May 3, 1856 – died November 13, 1920) was a very talented artist. He was a designer, illustrator, painter, and writer from Catalonia, a region in Spain. He was also a poet and an engraver, which means he made art by cutting designs into surfaces.
Alexandre de Riquer was one of the most important artists of the Modernisme movement in Catalonia. Modernisme was a special art style, similar to Art Nouveau, that was popular around the late 1800s and early 1900s.
He came from an important family called the Counts of Casa Dávalos. His father, Martí de Riquer, was a leader in politics. His mother, Elisea Ynglada, came from a family of artists and writers.
In 1885, Alexandre married Dolors Palau Gonzalez de Quijano. They had several children. Having a family encouraged Riquer to work even harder as an artist. This helped him become very dedicated to his art.
Alexandre de Riquer as an Artist
Alexandre de Riquer started his art studies in France. He first studied in Béziers between 1869 and 1871. It was there that he painted his first artworks. These early paintings showed that he had a strong talent for art.
He then went to the School of Fine Arts in Toulouse of Languedoc, France. After that, he returned to Barcelona, Spain. He continued his studies at an art school called La Llotja. Here, he learned from teachers like Antoni Caba, whom he admired greatly.
Riquer began working in the world of publishing. His friend, Apel-les Mestres, helped him get started. In 1876, Riquer began designing ornamental letters and book covers. This work had a big impact on his creative journey. By 1879, he was becoming well-known in the art world.
Over the next few years, he expanded his work. He designed jewelry and decorated furniture. He also created programs for events and painted ceramics.
In 1894, he learned about the Pre-Raphaelite movement. This was an art group from England. During a trip to London in 1894, he discovered modern posters. He was so excited by them that he wanted to create posters for businesses in Barcelona. He even offered to do them for free at first! Two of his posters were later shown in a famous French art magazine called Les Maîtres de l'Affiche.
Art from England and Japan greatly influenced his work. Riquer became famous as a graphic designer. He was very skilled at drawing. He created many different things. These included posters, etchings, and illustrations for books and magazines. He also designed certificates, postcards, and stamps. He even made menus, sheet music covers, and business cards. He was especially known for his bookplates, which are small decorative labels for books.
Alexandre de Riquer passed away in Palma de Mallorca in 1920. After he died, his large collection of books and art was bought by the Barcelona Museums and the National Library of Catalonia.
Training
- 1869-1871: Béziers (France)
- 1873-1874: School of Fine Arts (Toulouse)
- 1874: La Llotja (Barcelona)
- 1879: Painting apprenticeship (Rome)
Exhibitions
- 1878: His first public art show.
- 1886: Showed his painting Julia Hospitalari.
- 1890: Had his first solo art show at Sala Parés.
- 1893: Participated in a show at Sala Parés that happened every two years.
See also
In Spanish: Alexandre de Riquer para niños
