Rafael Zabaleta Fuentes
Rafael Zabaleta Fuentes: A Visionary of Spanish Expressionism Rafael Zabaleta Fuentes, born in Quesada, Spain, in 1907, and tragically passing away in the same town in 1960, remains a compelling figure within the landscape of 20th-century Spanish art. Though his output was relatively modest – approximately seventy paintings are attributed to him – each piece reveals a deeply personal and intensely expressive vision. Zabaleta’s work is…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Rafael Zabaleta Fuentes's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Rafael Zabaleta Fuentes's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.