MaternityManolo Valdés · 1897
1897
27.0 x 18.0 cm
Cau Ferrat Museum
Manolo Valdés (1942 –)
Spanish artist Manolo Valdés creates powerful paintings & sculptures blending politics, humor, & historical symbolism. Known for tactile lighting & vibrant colors.
Cau Ferrat Museum (Sitges, Spain)
Explore the captivating world of Santiago Rusiñol at the Cau Ferrat Museum in Sitges! Discover Modernisme art, a bohemian haven & a testament to Catalan creativity.
“The Maternity” in plaster by Manolo Hugué (Barcelona, 1872 – Caldes de Montbui, 1945) – the only of his early works that has still been preserved- was created between 1897 and 1900 in the house of Pichot family during one of his visits. Alejandro Riera –friend and protector of Hugué - first bought the sculpture, but later he traded it for one of Rusiñol’s paintings. Then the Maternity became part of the collection of Cau Ferrat. Later on a second piece “Flamenco dancer”, a charcoal painted drawing done by Hugué around 1906 – 1908 joined the collection. The painting is currently exhibited in the office of Santiago Rusiñol.
About this artwork
- Title: Maternity
- Artist: Manolo Valdés
- Year: 1897
- Original dimensions: 27.0 x 18.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Cau Ferrat Museum
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
Who is the artist behind "Maternity"?
The artist behind "Maternity" is Manolo Valdés. The work is catalogued under Manolo Valdés's name.
Is "Maternity" by Manolo Valdés a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Maternity" by Manolo Valdés is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How saturated is the palette of "Maternity"?
"Maternity" by Manolo Valdés is recorded with a muted saturation.