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DiaporamaThe city walls of Girona
A pupil of Ramon Martí Alsina, Modest Urgell studied under Gustave Courbet in Paris. His work, however, is far removed from Realism and, within academicist canons, announces Symbolism.This allegorical painting, on the siege of Girona by Napoleon’s troops, shows the deserted city walls of Girona and the skyline of the defeated city in the evening light.The flight of an eagle evokes the imperial figure of Napoleon. At the foot of the wall, symbolising the fall of the city, a clump of laurels grows as a token of Girona’s moral victory.
modest urgell i inglada (1839 – 1919)
Explore the evocative landscapes & marine scenes of Modest Urgell (1839-1919), a Spanish painter known for his modest style & depictions of Catalan life.
Girona Art Museum (Girona, Spain)
Discover Catalan art from Romanesque to the early 20th century at Girona Art Museum! Explore masterpieces of painting, sculpture, ceramics & glasswork within a historic Episcopal Palace. A cultural treasure in Spain!
About this artwork
- Title: The city walls of Girona
- Artist: modest urgell i inglada
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Girona Art Museum
- Main color: Putty
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
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