Emilio Grau Sala facts for kids
Emilio Grau Sala (born in Barcelona in 1911, died in Paris in 1975) was a talented painter from Catalonia, a region in Spain. He was also known as Emi Grau Sala.
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Early Life and Artistic Training
Emilio Grau Sala began his art studies at the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. This is where he learned many important skills for painting. He developed his unique style there.
Moving to Paris
When the Spanish Civil War started, Emilio Grau Sala and his wife, Ángeles Santos Torroella, moved to Paris, France. They went there to find safety. Paris was a very important city for artists at that time.
His Artistic Style
Emilio Grau Sala was famous for his amazing use of color. He was known as a "colorist." He worked with different types of paint, including oil paints, watercolors, and pastels. He was also a skilled illustrator, which means he created pictures for books or magazines.
Being Part of the Art World
In Paris, Emilio Grau Sala became a member of a special art group. This group was part of a French art show called "Comparaisons." He was in the group led by another artist named Maurice Boitel. Being part of these groups helped artists share their work and ideas.
