1906 - 1963

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  • Art period: Modern
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Born: 1906, Madrid, Spain
  • Lifespan: 57 years

A Life of Color and Form

Born in Madrid, Spain, Rafael Pellicer was raised within a vibrant circle of intellectuals and artists. The son of the writer and poet Julio Pellicer and the pianist Concha Galeote, his upbringing was deeply rooted in both classical and modern sensibilities. He received his artistic training under the guidance of Julio Romero de Torres and the painter Daniel Vázquez Díaz. His work is characterized by a combination of the light and color of the southern Mediterranean with a modern aesthetic that remains figurative, as seen in his canvas La chica del pericón.

Throughout his career, Pellicer established himself as an accomplished painter, engraver, and portraitist. His technical mastery was recognized through numerous accolades, including medals from the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes for works such as El relojero, El cerero, Adán y Eva, and Cantores. His diverse body of work includes:

Artistic Legacy and Travels

Pellicer's artistic journey took him far beyond the borders of Spain. He completed significant mural commissions in the Dominican Republic, contributing to the Museo Colón and the Panteón de los Inmortales. His travels also led him to Morocco, where he was inspired by its colorful landscapes, and to Costa Rica, where he held a major exhibition featuring his recent works.

Beyond his studio practice, he held prestigious academic and administrative roles. He served as the Director of the Escuela de Paisajistas de El Paular and was a professor at the Escuela Central de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid. He also held the position of Secretary of the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid and was an academic of painting at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

Vprašanja in odgovori

Na kakšna obdobja je razdeljena kariera umetnika Rafael Pellicer?

Kronološki pregled dela umetnika Rafael Pellicer si lahko ogledate na njegovi strani Zgodovina umetnosti, kjer se dela prikazujejo v vrstnem redu nastanka, razdeljena v posamezna poglavja.

Kje in leta se je rodil/a Rafael Pellicer?

Rafael Pellicer se je rodil/a v mestu Madrid leta 1906.

Ali lahko dela umetnika Rafael Pellicer brskam po barvni paleti?

Za iskanje del umetnika Rafael Pellicer v določeni paleti barv obiščite njegovo stran Po barvnih paletah.

Kje lahko vidim barvni profil del Rafael Pellicer?

Uporabo barv v delih umetnika Rafael Pellicer, navedenih na ta spletna stran, lahko raziskujete na njegovi strani Genom palete.

Kratki kviz

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
Who were Rafael Pellicer's teachers?
Vprašanje 2:
In which city was Rafael Pellicer born?
Vprašanje 3:
Which award did he receive in 1932 for his etching 'El relojero'?
Vprašanje 4:
Which of these works was a mural commission located in Santo Domingo?
Vprašanje 5:
What was Rafael Pellicer's profession?