Tapestry with Bullfighting Tend Print by Julián Grau Santos, Spain, 20th Century

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Tapestry with print "bullfighting tend" by julián grau santos, 20th century – spain

technique on support: tapestry with print
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technique on support: tapestry with print
title of the work: "bullfighting tend"
author: julián grau santos
handwritten signature in the lower left corner
period: 20th century
country of origin: spain
origin: private collection
good condition commensurate with its age and use
overall dimensions: 145 x 120 cm
dimensions without frame: 135 x 110 cm

a unique and spectacular work by the renowned artist julián grau santos, "master of 20th-century spanish color." this interesting print on tapestry is titled "bullfighting tend" (tendido taurino), depicting a bullfighting scene, very typical of spanish tradition. In the foreground, several bullfighters in their bullfighting suits appear, and in the background, in the stands, a group of women with mantillas and fans, as well as spectators with hats. Both shots are presented with equal relevance and prominence, while creating a powerful contrast between action and contemplation. This underscores the cultural dimension of the event.

it depicts bullfighting and the festival as a social spectacle, which is very consistent with the general line of his work, which is especially interested in capturing everyday life and its traditions, always with a personal use of color and light.

he also emphasizes the fact that the important thing is not the individual portrait, but rather chromatic harmony and artistic expression. He does not seek realistic detail, but rather a festive atmosphere and dynamism. The scene unfolds through quick, free movements that reinforce the sense of bustle. Blue, red, and pink tones predominate against an ochre background.

beautifully framed in a wide wooden frame with an aged finish. A truly interesting work due to its subject matter, its exclusivity, and its authorship. A truly interesting work in all its aspects.

julián grau santos, heir to a family of artists

julián grau santos is one of the most outstanding painters and illustrators on the national scene. He was born in canfranc (province of huesca) in 1937. Heir to a family tradition, he is the son of the painter emilio grau sala, a significant artist of the school of paris, and the equally extraordinary painter ángeles santos, a prominent member of the surrealist group of painters of the 1920s and the sinsombrero.

in 1954, he moved with his family to barcelona, ​​where he attended the sant jordi school of fine arts. In these early years, he was greatly influenced, in addition to van gogh, by impressionists and post-impressionists such as sisley, cézanne, renoir, seurat, and vuillard, whom he discovered during his first visits to paris, the city where his father lived.

in the 1960s, he was closely associated with cuenca, where he lived temporarily. At that time, he was experiencing a period of artistic ferment, where he developed a multitude of works with strong expressiveness and highly material brushstrokes. In 1978, he settled permanently in madrid, where he currently lives. He works not only on his painting but also as an illustrator and cartoonist, contributing to several magazines, including abc cultural, la razón, and el cultural de el mundo, among others. Since 1980, he has been a member of the societé nationale des beaux arts.

a painter who does not adhere to any particular artistic movement, he has nonetheless contributed to renewing the artistic landscape of figurative tradition. He is considered by some to be a master of 20th-century spanish color.

he has participated in numerous solo exhibitions throughout his artistic career in various galleries, both nationally and internationally, such as sala parés, galería biosca, galerie saint placide (paris), grand palais (paris), justin lester gallery (los angeles), and art expo (new york). In 1993, the mapfre vida cultural foundation organized an anthology exhibition.

since 2004, she has exhibited permanently at the beatriz bálgoma gallery, participating with them in various prestigious national and international fairs such as feriarte, the lisbon art and antiques fair, and the salon du connaisseur\.

the frame protecting the artwork is offered as a gift, but has value in itself. It is provided at no additional cost so that when your artwork arrives at your home or destination, it can be immediately displayed. Any damage to the frame itself, which does not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. This piece has an attribution mark,
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