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Joaquín Bárbara y Balza
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Born
Joaquín de Bárbara y Balza

(1867-12-18)18 December 1867
Llodio, Spain
Died 10 September 1931(1931-09-10) (aged 63)
Nationality Spanish
Education Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Known for Painting, drawing
Movement Academicism

Joaquín Bárbara y Balza (born in 1867, died in 1931) was a Spanish painter. He was born in Llodio, a town in Álava, Spain. He later passed away in Santander, Cantabria.

A Life in Art

Joaquín Bárbara y Balza was an artist from Spain. He lived during a time when art was changing. He is known for his beautiful paintings and drawings.

Early Life and Training

Joaquín Bárbara y Balza was born on December 18, 1867, in Llodio, Spain. When he was older, he went to a famous art school. This school was the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. It is located in Madrid, Spain. Here, he learned many important art skills. He studied painting and drawing.

His Art Style: Academicism

Joaquín Bárbara y Balza followed an art style called Academicism. This style was popular in art academies. Artists who used Academicism often painted in a very realistic way. They focused on perfect drawing and smooth brushstrokes. They also liked to paint historical scenes, myths, or portraits. This style was about following traditional rules of art.

What He Painted

As an Academic painter, Joaquín Bárbara y Balza likely created many different types of art. He would have painted portraits of people. He might also have painted landscapes, showing beautiful places. Artists of his time often painted scenes from everyday life too. He was skilled in both painting and drawing.

Later Life and Legacy

Joaquín Bárbara y Balza continued to paint throughout his life. He died on September 10, 1931, in Santander, Spain. His work helps us understand the art of his time. He is remembered as a Spanish painter who followed the Academic style.

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