Antonio Fillol Granell facts for kids

Self-portrait (c. 1915)

Antonio Fillol Granell (born January 3, 1870 – died August 15, 1930) was a talented Spanish painter. He was known for his "Social Realist" style. This means he painted everyday life and people, especially showing the customs of Valencia, Spain.

Biography of Antonio Fillol Granell

The Human Beast

Antonio Fillol Granell was born in Valencia, Spain. As a boy, he worked in his father's small shoe shop. In his free time, he loved to draw and paint.

His family eventually agreed to let him study art. He enrolled at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Carlos. There, he learned from famous artists like Ignacio Camarlench and Vicente March.

Antonio had his first art show at the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition. He won a prize of 500 Pesetas. This success helped his family feel better about his choice to become an artist.

In 1895, his painting "The Glory of the People" won a Gold Medal. This was at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts. Some people strongly criticized this painting. They found it too direct or challenging. However, many important writers like Benito Pérez Galdós and Vicente Blasco Ibáñez defended his work. Another painting, "The Satyr," caused similar discussions in 1906.

In 1903, Antonio received a special grant. This allowed him to study art in France and Italy. Later, he became a professor at the San Carlos art school. He worked to make many improvements to art education there.

He also became the president of a group called the "Círculo de Bellas Artes de Valencia [es]". Famous artists like Joaquin Sorolla were part of this group. Antonio helped local artists and started the "Regional Exposition of Fine Arts" in 1908. He also wrote art reviews for a newspaper called El Radical Diario Republicano. Antonio Fillol Granell passed away in Castellnovo at the age of 60.

Selected Paintings by Antonio Fillol

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  The Glory of the People

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  The Friends of Jesus

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  After the Battle

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  The Defense of the Hut

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In Spanish: Antonio Fillol Granell para niños