Ramon Casas
1866–1932 · Spanish · 9 artworks
ImpressionismModernismRomanticismPortraitureCapturing everyday lifeUse of light and shadowImpressionistic brushworkCostumbrismo
artist bio
Ramon Casas was a prominent Catalan artist known for his portraits, landscapes, and scenes of Barcelona life. He played a significant role in the development of Catalan modernism and Impressionism in Spain.
what you'll learn
Studying Casas' work allows students to understand the influence of Impressionism outside of France and explore the depiction of everyday life and portraiture within a specific cultural context. Students can also learn about the transition from Romanticism to Impressionism.
related: Santiago Rusinol, John Singer Sargent
9 artworks
Portrait of Montserrat Carbó
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Courtyard of the Old Barcelona Prison (courtyard of the 'lambs')
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Portrait of Santiago Rusiñol
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Celebrations in Toulon
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Study from Life for the Portrait of King Alfons XIII
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Over My Dead Body
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Plein Air
1891
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Female Figure
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Interior
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