Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer facts for kids
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Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer
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Baixeras seen by Ramon Casas (MNAC)
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Dionís Baixeras i Verdaguer
23 November 1876 Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
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| Died | 1943 Barcelona
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| Nationality | Catalan |
| Education | Martí Alsina and Antonio Caba |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Orientalist |
Dionís Baixeras i Verdaguer (1862–1943) was a talented Spanish painter from Barcelona. He was known for his realistic and detailed paintings. He often painted scenes from everyday life and also Orientalist art.
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Early Life of Dionís Baixeras
Dionís Baixeras was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1862.
Baixeras's Painting Career
Studying Art in Barcelona
Baixeras started studying art at a young age. He attended the La Lonja School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. There, he learned from famous Catalan painters. These included Agustín Rigalt, Martí Alsina, and Antonio Caba.
Joining an Artistic Group
Dionís and his brothers, Juan and Jose Llimonas, were part of an art group. This group was called the Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc. It was formed in Barcelona in the early 1890s. Many artists and sculptors joined this circle. Even famous architects like Gaudí were members.
Learning in Paris
When he was 24, Baixeras moved to Paris for four years. He spent time in the countryside, painting nature scenes. In Paris, he was very impressed by the realistic style of other artists. Painters like Jean-François Millet and Jules Bastien-Lepage inspired him. Their style greatly influenced his own work. After this, he returned to Barcelona.
Popularity and Success
Baixeras often showed his paintings in exhibitions. With help from Antonio Blanch, he sold many of his artworks. People loved his paintings of everyday life. This made his work very popular and successful.
Personal Life
Dionís Baixeras was a married man.
Famous Works by Baixeras
Painting Styles
Baixeras's paintings are often described in two ways. Some are called Orientalist. This means they show scenes from the Middle East or North Africa. Others are called Costumbrista. These paintings show everyday customs and traditions.
Where to See His Art
You can find his paintings in several museums. One is the Musée d'art et d'industrie in Roubaix, France. Another famous painting, Boatmen of Barcelona, is at the MET in New York.
Well-Known Paintings
Some of his most famous paintings include:
- Abd al-Rahman III Receiving the Ambassador at the Court of Cordoba, 1885
- Alphonse X, the Wise with his Collaborators
Images for kids
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Boatmen of Barcelona, 1886
See also
In Spanish: Dionisio Baixeras para niños
- List of Orientalist artists
- Orientalism
