Francisco Merenciano Puchol (1885-??) - El torero Curro Puya -El gitanillo-
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El torero Curro Puya -El gitanillo-, oil painting, 1947, by Francisco Merenciano Puchol (1885-??), Spanish artist; sold with frame; framed dimensions 79 × 66 cm; image size 73 × 60 cm; period 1940–1950; signed by the artist at the bottom; in acceptable condition, painting quite dirty.
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Signed by the artist at the bottom.
On the back, it is dated 1947 and titled, referring to the name of the bullfighter.
The work is presented within a frame.
Work dimensions: 73 cm high x 60 cm wide
Frame measurements: 79 cm in height x 66 cm in width.
Good condition overall, although I should mention that the paint is quite dirty.
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Biography of the artist
Francisco Merenciano Puchol was a Spanish painter born in 1885 in Pueblo Nuevo del Mar (Valencia), the favorite disciple of Joaquín Sorolla, and was recognized at national and international exhibitions in the early 20th century.
He studied at the School of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia and participated in the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Madrid in 1912, where he is mentioned as being from Cabañal (Valencia). His luminous and vibrant style reflects Sorolla's influence, focusing on landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes.
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He received awards such as an honorary mention at the 1906 General Exhibition and participated in events like the 1910 National Exhibition in Valencia. In 1927, the French critic Gustave Kahn dedicated an illustrated book to him in the collection 'Les Artistes Modernes,' highlighting him as a prominent figure despite his subsequent obscurity.
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He died in 1961 according to sources, leaving a legacy in private collections despite his limited visibility today.
Signed by the artist at the bottom.
On the back, it is dated 1947 and titled, referring to the name of the bullfighter.
The work is presented within a frame.
Work dimensions: 73 cm high x 60 cm wide
Frame measurements: 79 cm in height x 66 cm in width.
Good condition overall, although I should mention that the paint is quite dirty.
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Biography of the artist
Francisco Merenciano Puchol was a Spanish painter born in 1885 in Pueblo Nuevo del Mar (Valencia), the favorite disciple of Joaquín Sorolla, and was recognized at national and international exhibitions in the early 20th century.
He studied at the School of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia and participated in the National Fine Arts Exhibition in Madrid in 1912, where he is mentioned as being from Cabañal (Valencia). His luminous and vibrant style reflects Sorolla's influence, focusing on landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes.
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He received awards such as an honorary mention at the 1906 General Exhibition and participated in events like the 1910 National Exhibition in Valencia. In 1927, the French critic Gustave Kahn dedicated an illustrated book to him in the collection 'Les Artistes Modernes,' highlighting him as a prominent figure despite his subsequent obscurity.
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He died in 1961 according to sources, leaving a legacy in private collections despite his limited visibility today.
Details
Artist
Francisco Merenciano Puchol (1885-??)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
El torero Curro Puya -El gitanillo-
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Year
1947
Condition
Fair condition
Height
79 cm
Width
66 cm
Period
1940-1950
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