Marceliano Santa María Sedano facts for kids
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Marceliano SantaMaría Sedano
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Circa 5 May 1906
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| Born | June 18, 1866 |
| Died | October 12, 1952 (aged 86) Madrid
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| Known for | Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Castilian landscapes and portrait artist |
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Marceliano Santa María (born June 18, 1866, in Burgos; died October 12, 1952, in Madrid) was a famous Spanish painter. He was well-known for his beautiful paintings of Spanish landscapes, historical events, and portraits of people.
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The Early Life of Marceliano Santa María
Marceliano Santa María Sedano was born into a religious family. From a young age, he showed a great talent for painting. People were amazed by how quickly he could draw portraits. He studied high school in his hometown of Burgos. He also attended the Provincial Academy of Drawing in Burgos. There, he learned from teachers like Isidro Gil and Evaristo Barrio.
His parents did not want him to become an artist. However, his uncle, Ángel Sedano, supported his dream. His uncle encouraged him to paint religious scenes. In 1885, Marceliano moved to Madrid with his uncle. He wanted to attend classes at the Circle of Fine Arts. He also studied at the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts. He often visited the studio of painter Manuel Domínguez Sánchez. There, he met other young artists. In 1885, he won the Second Prize at an art exhibition in Burgos for a landscape painting.
Studying Art in Rome
Marceliano Santa María studied in Rome, Italy, from 1891 to 1895. He went there to improve his painting skills. The local government of Burgos helped pay for his studies. During his time in Italy, he painted one of his most famous works. It was called El Triunfo de la Santa Cruz (The Triumph of the Holy Cross). This painting showed the famous Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa.
This painting was shown at an exhibition in Madrid. It also went to the Universal Exhibition of Chicago in 1893. There, he won a special award medal. Today, this painting is displayed in the Marceliano Santa María Museum in Burgos. After this success, he continued to show his art in major Spanish cities.
Marceliano's Painting Career
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In 1895, Marceliano returned to Spain and settled in Burgos. The City Council of Burgos asked him to paint pictures, murals, and ceilings. One painting from this time is El Esquileo. It is kept in the Provincial Council of Burgos.
From 1900, he also taught art in Burgos. He created a famous school of painters who followed his style. During this period, he painted many portraits of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. He also painted portraits of rich families and important local people.
Marceliano was known as the "Painter of Castile." This was because he painted so many landscapes of the Castile region. His paintings showed the beauty of the land. One of his most famous paintings from this time is Se va ensanchando Castilla (Widening Castile). It shows El Cid, a famous Spanish hero, in exile. This painting is in the main staircase of the Burgos City Hall Building.
Later, in 1920, he painted a large fresco called La Ley triunfando sobre el mal (The Law Triumphing Over Evil). This painting is on the ceiling of the Plenary Hall of Spain's Supreme Court Building. It shows a goddess holding two white horses. It means that good laws can overcome evil. It gives hope that good will win over bad.
Marceliano's Later Years
In 1934, Marceliano Santa María became the director of the School of Arts and Crafts in Madrid. That same year, he received the Medal of Honor at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts. During the Spanish Civil War, he lived in Madrid, which was under attack. His health got worse, and it was hard to find art supplies.
After the Civil War, he continued to paint, but less often. In 1943, he received the Extraordinary Gold Medal from the Círculo de Bellas Artes. He also became a mentor to young artists like Luis Sáez Díez. Many streets and buildings were named after him to honor his work. These include a street in Madrid near the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Marceliano Santa María passed away in Madrid on October 12, 1952.
Awards and Recognition
Marceliano Santa María received many important awards for his art:
- 1893: Medal Award at the World's Columbian Exhibition of Chicago.
- 1901 and 1910: First Medal Award at the National Exhibition of Madrid.
- 1929: Gold Medal Award at the Iberoamerican Exhibition of Sevilla.
- 1934: Honor Medal Award at the National Exhibition of Madrid.
- 1943: Extraordinary Gold Medal Award from the Círculo de Bellas Artes of Madrid.
Marceliano Santa María Museum
Burgos has a museum named after Marceliano Santa María. It is only for his artwork. The museum is inside the Monastery of San Juan. It opened on June 29, 1966. The paintings were given by the painter's family. Some paintings, like "Paisajes de Castilla," are on loan from the Prado Museum.
Marceliano's Art in Other Museums
You can find Marceliano Santa María's paintings in many other museums. These include the Modern Art Museums in Madrid and Barcelona. His work is also in the Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando de Madrid. You can see his art in museums across Spain, Europe, and America. Many private collectors also own his paintings.
Important Groups Marceliano Santa María Joined
Marceliano Santa María was a member of many important art and cultural groups. He was an academic member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid from 1913. He later became the President of the Painting Section and the Academy Museum. He was also a member of the Instituto de España. He held leadership roles in many art exhibitions and associations.
Art Exhibitions
Marceliano Santa María's paintings were shown in many exhibitions.
Solo Exhibitions He had many shows where only his art was displayed. Some of these include:
- 1923: Burgos Theater House.
- 1930: His own studio in Madrid.
- 1935: Galerías Layetanas in Barcelona.
- 1940: Salon Cano in Madrid.
- 1940, 1942, and 1944: Galerías Pallarés in Barcelona.
- 1940, 1941, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1949, and 1951: Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid.
- 1941: Salon Delclaux in Bilbao.
- 1945: Asociación de Escritores y Artistas Españoles in Madrid.
- 1948: Burgos Theater House.
- 1950: Sala Aranaz Darras in San Sebastián.
- 1951: Burgos Pavilion in Madrid.
Group Exhibitions
Marceliano Santa María also took part in many group exhibitions. His work was often very important in these shows.
- 1887-1952: National Exhibition of Fine Arts in Madrid (he was in 24 of these shows).
- 1893: World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago.
- 1894: International Exhibition of Fine Arts in Barcelona.
- 1898: Salon (Paris).
- 1912: International Exhibition in Santiago de Chile.
- 1919: Hispanic-French Exhibition in Zaragoza.
- 1929-1930: Iberoamerican Exhibition de Sevilla.
- 1930, 1934, 1935, and 1942: Venice Biennale.
- 1936: Casa Whitcomb Exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- 1945, 1946, and 1948: Exhibition of artists who won Gold and Honor Medals. This was organized by the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid.
- 1947: Spanish Contemporary Art Exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- 1952: First Biennale Hispanoamerican Art Exhibition.
See also
In Spanish: Marceliano Santa María para niños
