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"La Orotava, Tenerife". Obra de Rafael Gurrea Sánchez (1980) Painting by Rafael Gurrea Sánchez
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Watercolor
on Paper
- Dimensions Height 18.1in, Width 24in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in very good condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $1,000 Impressionism City
He studied drawing at the School of Arts and Crafts. He expanded his pictorial training in Menorca and Valencia. During one stage of his life he worked for the Fournier company. At the end of the 1950s he traveled to France, settling in Germany at the beginning of the 1960s. In 1966 he appears installed in Tenerife. He is a member of the Canary Islands Watercolorists Group. At that time he won several awards for designing posters about the island's carnivals.
In 1976 he settled permanently in Granada, but did not leave his hometown. He repeatedly frequents Ramón Campo Cortázar's Artelarre gallery on Cuesta de San Francisco, and his regular presence as a watercolorist in the annual collectives organized by this exhibition space during the La Blanca festivities and at Christmas. Among his numerous awards in the specialty of water painting, the Second National Medal at the Madrid Autumn Salon stands out, in the 1985 edition. In addition to Vitoria, Tenerife and Granada, he has exhibited in Mallorca and Madrid, as well as in numerous other Andalusian towns (Jaén, Úbeda, Córdoba, Antequera, Almería...). Also in Germany, specifically in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, and the Bavarian capital of Munich.
The countless trips he made throughout the European continent and through the lands of Spain are appropriately endorsed in his pictorial work. A landscape painter above all, his watercolors are distinguished by the harmony and compositional balance of the scenes he deals with, qualities in keeping with the skills he exhibits as a fine draftsman. One of his last appearances on Basque soil took place in the Luis de Ajuria Room, in Vitoria, between February 25 and March 8, 2000. He participated within the group of watercolorists from Álava, dependent on the Basque Group.
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Rafael Gurrea Sánchez (1932-2001) was a Spanish watercolorist, illustrator, and graphic arts professional whose artistic journey spanned several decades. Born in Vitoria, Spain, he immersed himself in the world of art by studying drawing at the School of Arts and Crafts. Gurrea further honed his skills in Menorca and Valencia, expanding his expertise in the realm of pictorial expression.
During a phase of his life, Gurrea worked for the Fournier company, showcasing his proficiency in graphic arts. In the late 1950s, he embarked on a journey to France, eventually settling in Germany in the early 1960s. By 1966, he established himself in Tenerife, becoming a member of the Canary Islands Watercolorists Group. His contributions to the art scene were marked by accolades, particularly for his poster designs capturing the essence of the island's carnivals.
In 1976, Gurrea made Granada his permanent residence while maintaining connections with his hometown. He frequented Ramón Campo Cortázar's Artelarre gallery and participated in annual collectives during festive occasions. His artistic pursuits extended to various regions, with exhibitions in Vitoria, Tenerife, Granada, Mallorca, Madrid, and several Andalusian towns.
Gurrea's extensive travels across Europe and Spain found expression in his paintings, predominantly focused on landscapes. As a watercolorist, he was acclaimed for the harmonious and balanced compositions that characterized his scenes. Recognized for his fine draftsmanship, Gurrea garnered awards, including the Second National Medal at the Madrid Autumn Salon in 1985.
His artistic legacy persists through numerous exhibitions, both in Spain and Germany, leaving behind a body of work that reflects the beauty and diversity he witnessed throughout his extensive travels. One of his final exhibitions took place in Vitoria in 2000, solidifying his place among watercolor artists in the Basque region. Rafael Gurrea Sánchez's contributions continue to be celebrated for their aesthetic quality and evocative depictions of the landscapes he encountered.
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Nationality:
SPAIN
- Date of birth : 1932
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Spanish Artists
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