Pedro Francisco Daura Y García

Place: Minorca

Born: 1896

Death: 1976

Biography:

Pedro Francisco Daura Y García, also known as Pierre Daura, was a renowned Catalan artist born on February 21, 1896, in Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. His birth occurred just before his parents returned to their home in Barcelona, where he was registered as being born on the same date.

Early Life and Education

Daura received his art education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Barcelona, known as La Llotja. His teachers included José Ruiz y Blasco, who was also the father of Pablo Picasso, and Josep Calvo. Daura worked with stage designer Joaquim Jiménez i Solà while at La Llotja.

Artistic Career

At the age of 14, Daura set up a studio and sold his first painting to Catalan artist and collector Eduard Pascual Monturiol, who compared it to Paul Cézanne's work. In 1914, Daura moved to Paris to pursue his art career, where he worked in the studio of Émile Bernard. He later studied engraving under André Lambert. Daura frequently exhibited with the group Agrupacio d'Artistes Catalans, usually in Barcelona. He also exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in Paris and joined the group Cercle et Carré, which promoted geometric construction and abstraction.

• Pedro Francisco Daura Y García was a member of the Cercle et Carré group, along with other notable artists such as Jean Arp, Wassily Kandinsky, and Piet Mondrian.
• Daura designed the logo for the Cercle et Carré group, which appeared on stationery, posters, and reviews.
• In 1929, Daura married Louise Heron Blair, a student of art in Paris, and they had one child, Martha.

Later Life and Work

Daura's artistic career was marked by his unique style and contributions to the development of modern art. He won the St. Cecilia prize in 1931 and used the money to fund a painting trip to Deya, Mallorca. Daura exhibited frequently in the years prior to the Spanish Civil War, with solo exhibitions in Paris at Gallery René Zivy and in Barcelona at Gallery Badrinas. In 1937, Daura moved to the United States with his family and became a citizen in 1945. He taught at several universities, including the University of North Carolina and the University of Georgia. Daura's work can be found on https://Wikioo.org, where art lovers can appreciate his unique style and contributions to modern art. Notable works by Pedro Francisco Daura Y García include:

• Pedro Francisco Daura Y García: Oil On Canvas and Oil On Panel paintings.
• Pierre Daura: A collection of artworks, including Gallery Marck: Cinq Peintres Refusés par le Jury du Salon.
• Cercle et Carré: A group that promoted geometric construction and abstraction.

Daura's legacy as a Catalan artist continues to be celebrated, with his work being showcased on https://Wikioo.org. His unique style and contributions to modern art make him a notable figure in the art world.