Francisco Sans Castaño facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Francisco Sans Castaño
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| Died | 1937 (aged 68–69) |
Francisco Sans Castaño (born in 1868, died in 1937) was a talented Spanish artist. He was known for his paintings and engravings. He was born in the city of Barcelona.
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Who Was Francisco Sans Castaño?
Francisco Sans Castaño was an artist from Barcelona, Spain. He lived from 1868 to 1937. He was skilled in both painting and engraving. Engraving is a way of making pictures by carving designs into a surface.
Learning to Be an Artist
Francisco studied art at a special school in Barcelona. This school was called the School of Fine Arts of Barcelona. Here, he learned many techniques for painting and drawing.
Working with Art Groups and Magazines
Francisco Sans Castaño was involved in the art world of his time. He wrote for a magazine called Hojas Selectas. This means he shared his art or ideas in the magazine.
He was also part of an art group in Barcelona. This group was called the Barcelona's Circle of Fine Arts. It was a new group that had different ideas from an older group, the Artistic Circle.
Showing His Art and Winning Awards
Francisco Sans Castaño showed his artwork in many important exhibitions. These were big art shows where artists could display their creations. He took part in the National Exhibitions in 1882, 1887, 1890, 1899, and 1910.
In 1887, he received an honorary mention at one of these shows. This was a special recognition for his talent. He also showed his art at the 1911 World's Fair. This was a very large international event. At this fair, he won a third-class medal for his work.
Images for kids
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Regalo de reyes (Kings' Gift)
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Cover for issue 44 of Pluma y Lápiz magazine (1901)
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Sans Castaño para niños
