Juan Espina y Capó facts for kids
Juan Espina y Capó (born in Madrid in 1848 – died in Madrid on December 15, 1933) was a Spanish artist. He was a painter and an engraver. He was known for his beautiful landscape paintings. His style was influenced by the Barbizon school, a group of French painters who focused on nature.
Biography
Juan Espina y Capó came from a family of doctors. His father, Pedro Espina Martínez, was a doctor. His younger brother, Antonio Espina y Capo, was also a doctor. Later, Juan's son, Antonio Espina, became a famous writer and politician.
When Juan was just fifteen years old, he traveled to Paris, France. After returning to Spain, he joined the "Escuela Especial de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado." This was a special school for painting, sculpture, and engraving. There, he learned from a well-known landscape painter named Carlos de Haes. Carlos de Haes was originally from Belgium.
In 1872, Juan received a special scholarship. This scholarship allowed him to study for three years at the Academia de España en Roma, an art academy in Rome, Italy. After finishing his studies, he traveled even more. He explored North Africa and spent more time in Paris before coming back home to Spain.
Juan Espina y Capó often showed his art at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in Spain. He won several awards there. He received a third-class medal in 1881. Later, he won second-class medals in 1884 and 1895. In 1926, he earned a first-class medal for his amazing etchings. Etching is a special way of making prints.
He also helped start the "Asociación de Pintores y Escultores de Madrid." This was an association for painters and sculptors in Madrid. He even served as their Secretary. In 1931, a very important art group, the Real Academia, made him an Academician. This is a high honor for artists.
Juan Espina y Capó's art was also shown around the world. He represented Spain at the Berlin Jubilee Art Exhibition in 1886. His work was also displayed at the Wiener Musik- und Theaterausstellung 1892 in Vienna in 1892. In 1893, his art was part of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, USA. He also helped organize the first Salón de Otoño (Autumn Salon) in Madrid. And he helped with the Certamen de Arte Español in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1900.
Today, there is a cultural center named after him. It is located in the Torrejón de Velasco district of Madrid.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Espina y Capo para niños
