Santiago Rusiñol
Barcelona, 1861 – Aranjuez, 1931
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Ex libris Santiago Rusiñol
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Sanct Iago (Santiago Rusiñol)
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Maria Rusiñol Denís
Daughter of the painters Santiago Rusiñol and Lluïsa Denís, Maria Rusiñol (1887 – 1972) carried art in her blood, although she lived her childhood far away from her father, who was constantly travelling. From the beginning of her artistic production, she inclined towards watercolours and...
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I. The Rise of the Modern Artist
The modern artist defines art as a religion –art for art’s sake– and himself as a non-conformist opposed to the conventions of bourgeois society, although the truth is that art is an essential part of a market in luxury goods for which the bourgeoisie are the only clients. In marked contradiction to this, the life of the artist comes across as bohemian –in other words, someone who identifies with the finges of society. The modern artist comes across as a Gypsy (which in fact was the original meaning of the word ‘bohemian’), drifter or actor in a play featuring fools, visionaries or madmen, beings seemingly possessed, like him, by inspiration.
The emancipation of the "New Woman"
Autonomy was a radical goal for women to aspire to in the end of XIX century. Through the history, women were always legally and economically dependent, either on their husband, male relatives or on social and charitable institutions, but with the emergence of education and career opportunities for women, as well as with new legal rights for property, they stepped into a new position of freedom and choice when it came to marital and sexual partners.
The "New Woman" placed great importance on her sexual autonomy, although this was difficult to put into practice as society still voiced loud disapproval of any sign of female licentiousness. Some admirers of the "New Woman" trend found freedom to engage in lesbian relationships through their networking in women's groups. Some considered it to be a way to escape male domination in heterosexual relationships, while others saw it as an expression of women’s gained freedom.
At this time women’s lingerie started to become smaller, less bulky and restrictive: the corsets were replaced by the brassiere (first patented by Mary Phelps Jacob) and slinky slips. Designers began to use various fabrics and laces which signified the arousal of new fashion field – lingerie design.
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- Howard Chandler Christy, A Pasteboard Crown, 1902 and Santiago Rusiñol, A Romance, 1894
- Francesc Xavier Gosé, Cocotte and gentleman, circa 1906-1909; Adolf Hohenstein, Vino Vermouth Fco. Cinzano e Cº, 1901 or before and Emili Vilà, Untitled, undated
The Banc Sabadell Art Collection deposits two emblematic works in the museum
Two emblematic works by Rusiñol and Gimeno have been incorporated in the Museu Nacional thanks to the Banc Sabadell Art Collection
Ramon Casas, velocipedist, by Santiago Rusiñol, and Children reading (Francesc and Josep), by...
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School children
It is essential to book the visit two weeks in advance. You will receive confirmation of your booking when you pay that you should give to the reception desk for groups on the day you come.
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Itineraires according to the educational level.
Recommendations you should take into account
- To book a visit for your students, fill in the registration form at the end of the instructions or send us an email to [email protected]. For any other clarification you can call 93 622 03 75.
- It is essential to book the visit at least 15 days in advance.
- You will receive a confirmation letter which you must present at the group desk on the day of the visit.
- Groups of students accompanied by their teachers and with prior reservation have free admission to the museum.
- If you book an activity led by an educator, you can pay the same for the visit in cash or by card.
- If there are students in your group with special educational needs, let us know at the time of booking.
- Some activities allow adaptation for Special Education centers. Find out more before booking the visit, by calling the Department of Education at 93 622 03 60, or by writing to [email protected].
- Some of the works on the route may not be in their usual place for reasons of restoration, conservation, temporary loan or change of location in the rooms.
- Check out best practices and arrangements and dynamics related to group visits.
Laughing Girl
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