José Nogales Sevilla facts for kids
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José Nogales Sevilla
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Self-portrait (date unknown)
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José Valentín Nogales y Sevilla
3 November 1860 |
| Died | 28 November 1939 (aged 79) |
| Nationality |  Spanish |
| Known for | Painting, watercolour |
José Valentín Nogales y Sevilla (born November 3, 1860, died November 28, 1939) was a talented Spanish painter. He was born and lived most of his life in Málaga, Spain. Nogales was known for his beautiful landscape paintings and scenes featuring flowers. He was also a skilled watercolorist, meaning he used watercolors to create his art. He was part of a group of artists known as the Málaga School of Painting.
The Life of José Nogales
José Nogales came from a family that worked hard for a living. When he was 18, he started working at a local railway office. This meant he couldn't go to school full-time for his art.
But José was determined to learn! He took night classes in drawing at the Academy of Fine Arts in San Telmo. His teacher, Bernardo Ferrándiz, quickly noticed how good José was, especially with watercolors.
In 1888, José became a teaching assistant at the Academy. Later, he was promoted to a full teacher, mainly teaching artistic drawing. He then became a Professor at the Elementary School of Industry and Fine Arts. For a short time, between 1902 and 1903, he even served as the Director there.
During this time, he met Antonio Muñoz Degrain, another important artist. Degrain greatly influenced José's later painting style. Degrain often encouraged José to move to Madrid, the capital city, but José chose to stay in his hometown of Málaga.
José was very active in the art world. He often took part in art shows and competitions, both in his region and across Spain. He won several awards for his landscapes at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts. He received Second Class prizes in 1884 and 1887. In 1890, he earned a Third Class prize.
His biggest win came in 1892, when he won the First Class prize. This was for his painting of Saint Casilda, which was ordered by a local banker whose daughter was also named Casilda. In 1904, he received an honorable mention. He also won gold medals at international exhibitions, including one at the Vatican Exhibition in 1888 and another in Madrid in 1892.
Many of José Nogales's artworks can be seen today at the Museo de Málaga.
See also
In Spanish: José Nogales Sevilla para niños
