View of the port of Barcelona
This painting by Soler i Rovirosa is an authentic snapshot of Barcelona in 1889. But this is not just any view – the artist captures Barcelona with all its bustling maritime activity at an important moment in history, at the time of the change from sail to steam power, and from being a small provincial city to an industrial capital, with great international influence after the 1888 World Fair. Furthermore, Soler i Rovirosa adopts an original point of view, using a perspective from the start of the Riba quay. In this way, he achieves a view of Barcelona that is recognisable but different. The painter’s point of view even leads the observer to think that the original had been mounted on a curved frame, to give it that unusual scenographic effect.
francisco soler y rovirosa (1836 – 1900)
Discover Francisco Soler y Rovirosa, a renowned Spanish artist known for his masterful tempera works, scenic designs, and contributions to Catalan art. Explore his legacy.
Maritime Museum of Barcelona (Barselona, Španija)
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O ovom umetničkom delu
- Naslov: View of the port of Barcelona
- Umetnik: francisco soler y rovirosa
- Format: Panoramic
- Status autorskih prava: Javno vlasništvo
- Mesto izlaganja: Maritime Museum of Barcelona
- Dominantna boja: Phthalo Green
- Boja (ton): Ochre to Sepia
