1858 - 1926

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  • Born: 1858
  • Top-ranked work: Untitled
  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Museums on this site: Museo del Prado
  • Died: 1926

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.

Spørsmål og svar

I hvilke kunstretninger arbeidet Félix Borrell Vidal?

Se kunstretningene Félix Borrell Vidal arbeidet innen på kunstnerens Alle kunstretninger-side, hvor verkene er gruppert etter stilretning.

Hvor kan jeg se Félix Borrell Vidal sine kunstverk i kronologisk rekkefølge?

Félix Borrell Vidal sine kunstverk kan ses i kronologisk rekkefølge på kunstnerens Kronologisk oversikt over kunstverk-side.

Hvor finner du Félix Borrell Vidal sine kunstverk organisert etter farge?

Félix Borrell Vidal sine verk kan utforskes etter farge på kunstnerens Sorter etter farge-side.

Hvor kan jeg se alle kunstverk av Félix Borrell Vidal?

Utforsk alle verk av Félix Borrell Vidal på denne nettsiden via kunstnerens Alle kunstverk-side.

Kort quiz

Det er kun ett riktig svar på hvert spørsmål.

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