1858 - 1926

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  • Also known as:
    • Felix Borrell Vidal
    • Feliu Borrell Vidal
    • Félix Borrell Y Vidal
    • Félix Borrell
    • Félix Borrel y Vidal
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Museums on this site: Museo del Prado
  • Born: 1858

The Life and Career of Félix Borrell Vidal

Félix Borrell Vidal lived a life shaped by the quiet observations of a Madrid native. Born in Madrid in 1858, he moved through the city's professional circles in ways that extended far beyond the canvas. While many recognize him as a landscape painter, his daily reality involved the precise work of a pharmacist. He also spent time as a music critic, listening to the sounds of the city while maintaining a steady hand for his other pursuits. He was known by several names, including Felix Borrell Vidal, Feliu Borrell Vidal, Félix Borrell y Vidal, and Félix Borrell.

His focus remained largely on the natural world. He captured the light and terrain of the Spanish landscape, finding his subject matter in the quiet corners of the countryside. This interest in the land was a constant throughout his years in Madrid. He continued this practice until his death in Madrid in 1926. His work reflects a man who spent his time watching the way light settles on a valley or how the shadows move across a familiar horizon.

Key Works and Collections

The Museo del Prado in Madrid holds a piece by Borrell Vidal. This work, which remains untitled in the museum's records, is the primary example of his presence in that collection. It sits among the Spanish landscape works held in Madrid, representing a specific moment in his output as a painter of the natural world.

In 1901, he produced a work titled Paisaje del Escorial. This painting captures a specific view of the Escorial landscape. His focus on these settings shows a steady interest in the topography of the Spanish countryside. The brushwork in such landscapes reflects a quiet observation of light and terrain.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvor kan jeg finde statistik om Félix Borrell Vidals værker?

Se statistik over Félix Borrell Vidals værker på kunstnerens Statistik side.

I hvilken historisk periode arbejdede Félix Borrell Vidal?

Félix Borrell Vidal var aktiv i 19th Century-perioden. Denne periode placerer kunstnerens virke i en historisk kontekst.

Kan jeg gennemse Félix Borrell Vidals værker efter medie?

Se Félix Borrell Vidals værker opdelt efter medie på kunstnerens Alle medier side.

Hvordan kan jeg følge Félix Borrell Vidals værker kronologisk?

Félix Borrell Vidals værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

Kort quiz

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Félix Borrell Vidal born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Besides being a painter, what was Borrell Vidal's profession in pharmacy?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which of these was a role held by the artist?
Spørgsmål 4:
What was the subject matter Borrell Vidal specialized in?
Spørgsmål 5:
In which year was the work 'Paisaje del Escorial' created?