Early Life and Training
Ramon Casas i Carbó, a renowned Catalan artist, was born on January 4, 1866, in Barcelona, Spain. His father had made a fortune in Matanzas, Cuba, while his mother belonged to a well-off Catalan family. In 1877, Casas abandoned the regular course of schooling to study art in the studio of
Joan Vicens. This marked the beginning of his artistic journey.
Artistic Career and Notable Works
Casas' early work was characterized by his portraits and caricatures of the Catalan, Spanish, and French elite. His notable works include:
Collaborations and Associations
Casas collaborated with fellow artists, including
Santiago Rusiñol, with whom he traveled through Catalonia in 1889. He also became an associate of the Societé d'artistes françaises, allowing him to exhibit his work at their salon without jury competition.
Legacy and Museum Collections
Casas' work can be found in various museums, including the
Cau Ferrat Museum (Sitges, Spain), which features several of his paintings, such as
Female nude and
Nude with a guitar. His artwork is also showcased at the
Museu d'Art Contemporani (Barcelona, Spain), a museum that celebrates contemporary art.
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