Enrique Atalaya (1851-1914) - Paysage en forêt

Enrique Atalaya (1851-1914), Spanish painter Oil on cardboard Landscape in the forest Wood frame with blackened stucco, under glass Signed lower right and dated 1903 Framed dimensions: 23 x 19.5 cm Unframed dimensions: 13 x 9.5 cm Very good condition, frame with some damage *Enrique ATALAYA (1851-1913) was a Spanish painter, born in Murcia and died in Paris. He spent part of his career in France. Early on he was drawn to genre scenes, which became his specialty as well as landscapes. He settled in Madrid in 1869, where he studied at the School of Fine Arts. He regularly frequented the Prado Museum during his studies and trained by copying classical works. Very passionate about technique, it is said that in 1877 he presented to the Academy a new painting method that did not use oil or varnish. It was in 1880 that he settled in Paris. He participated in the World's Fairs of 1889 and 1900.

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