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5d ago

Fundación Bancaja Opens Landmark Exhibition on Valencian Painting

The showcase features over 100 works from 50 artists, including 24 never-before-seen pieces, highlighting the evolution of Valencian art from 1850 to 1940.

Rafael Alcón y Francisco Javier Pérez Rojas, ante uno de los cuadros de Sorolla que forman parte de la exposición.
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El presidente de la Fundación Bancaja, Rafael Alcón, y el comisario de la muestra, Francisco Javier Pérez Rojas

Overview

  • The exhibition, titled 'Escenas y paisajes en la pintura valenciana. Siglos XIX-XX,' is curated by Francisco Javier Pérez Rojas and will run until September 2025.
  • It includes works by renowned Valencian artists such as Joaquín Sorolla, Ignacio Pinazo, Antonio Fillol, and Cecilio Pla, among others.
  • A total of 24 pieces are being displayed for the first time, including two preparatory works by Sorolla: 'Cosiendo las velas' and 'Retrato de la señora Simarro vestida de valenciana.'
  • The exhibition is organized into thematic sections covering rural life, festive poster art, the huerta, the sea and Albufera, Valencian women, and popular religiosity.
  • The works are sourced from 37 public and private collections, including major institutions like Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Carmen Thyssen de Málaga.