José Santiago Garnelo Y Alda

Style: Costumbrismo; Naturalism;

Place: Enguera

Born: 1866

Death: 1944

Biography:

José Santiago Garnelo y Alda was a Spanish painter in the Naturalist style, known for his genre scenes, portraits, and scenes from Classical history. Born on 25 July 1866 in Enguera, Spain, he went on to become one of the most prominent painters of his time.

Early Life and Education

Garnelo's father was a doctor, and the family settled in Montilla when he was only two. He studied philosophy and literature in Seville but soon abandoned those pursuits to enroll at the "Escuela de Bellas Artes de Santa Isabel de Hungría", where he studied painting until 1885 with Eduardo Cano and Manuel Ussel de Guimbarda. He continued his studies at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, where his instructors included Casto Plasencia and Dióscoro Puebla.

Career and Achievements

Garnelo received a medal for his work in 1886 and was awarded a stipend to study in Rome two years later. In 1892, he obtained first prize at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts for his classical portrait of Cornelia Africana. The following year, he earned a medal at the World's Columbian Exposition and was appointed a Professor at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de Zaragoza. One of his students was the famous painter Pablo Picasso. Some of Garnelo's notable works can be found on Wikioo.org, including paintings by other famous artists such as Joaquín Sorolla Bastida and Diego Velazquez. His own work can be seen in the Museo Garnelo, which was opened in 2000 in Montilla.

Awards and Recognition

Garnelo's honors include the Order of Carlos III and being named a "Painter to the Crown" in 1902. Several retrospectives have been held, notably in Córdoba (1972, 1984, 1985, 1992, and 1997). He died in Montilla, aged 78.

• More information about José Santiago Garnelo Y Alda can be found on Wikipedia.
• Some of his works are available for viewing on Wikioo.org.
• The Museo Garnelo website provides more information about the artist and his work.

Garnelo's legacy as a painter of Naturalist style continues to be celebrated, with his works remaining an important part of Spanish art history. His contributions to the world of art are still recognized today, and his paintings continue to inspire new generations of artists and art lovers alike.