Josep Llimona

Josep Llimona
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(1864–1934) katalansk skulptör

Josep Llimona (Spain, 1864–1934) is listed in the catalogue as a sculptor. By year of birth, Josep Llimona belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.

Josep Llimona was born in Barcelona and died in Barcelona. Josep Llimona trained at Escola de la Llotja. Josep Llimona studied under Rossend Nobas. Wikidata associates Josep Llimona with Catalan modernism. Josep Llimona became a member of Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi. The students included Francesc Socies i March.

One of the best-known works is ‘Desolation’. The catalogue has 20 works by Josep Llimona with free images. The dated works span the years 1880–1982. Works by Josep Llimona are held by Kataloniens nationella konstmuseum and Pau Casals Museum. Wikidata links 14 works to movements covered in the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Miquel Utrillo, Joan Brull Vinyoles, Joaquín Sorolla, Vilhelm Hammershøi, and Mariano Barbasán Lagueruela.