Julio Borrell Pla (1877 - 1977) - Jovenes con abanico

\Artist: Julio Borrell Pla (1877 - 1977)
Technique: Pastel\Signature: Hand signed\Dimensions: 90_76_5_cm
Signed by the artist at the bottom. Acceptable state of conservation The work is presented framed (slight signs of use in the framing) Measurements of the work: 63 x 48 cm. Frame measurements: 90 x 76 cm. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Biography of Julio Borrell Pla (Barcelona, 1877 - 1977) Son and disciple of Pere Borrell del Caso, he studied at the Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. In 1888, at the age of eleven, he participated with a canvas in the Barcelona contest of the Universal Exhibition. From 1894 he took part in almost all the official exhibitions held in Barcelona and Madrid, being awarded an honorable mention in 1897. That same year he obtained a second medal at the Arcachon, France exhibition. His extensive production includes both oil and pastel works, and covers a wide range of subjects. Among his many paintings, some of which have been widely reproduced, it is worth mentioning “El viatico al Liceo”, “Lavapiés on Maundy Thursday”, “Real weddings”, which he painted at the request of King Alfonso XIII, “Honeymoon”, "The triumph of Christianity", etc. He also devoted himself to decorative painting, making religious murals for the church of San Francisco in Buenos Aires and the dome of the Basilica de la Merced in Barcelona, destroyed in 1936. Throughout his career, Borrell held numerous exhibitions singles in various Barcelona venues, and participated in groups and competitions. Many of his works are exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona.