Abstract
Although Miguel Parra Abril (Valencia, 1780-Madrid, 1846) is one of the most important Valencian School painters of floral still lifes, this aspect of his work remains little known. The present article addresses this oversight in two ways. First, by offering an overview of his oeuvre as a painter of floral subjects from his student days at the Fine Arts Academy of Valencia through his mature works. Second, by analyzing two heretofore-unpublished floral compositions in relation to his more familiar works, particularly those located in private collections until recent years.
Highlights
THE FLOWER PAINTINGS OF MIGUEL PARRA (1780-1846) Miguel Parra Abril (Valencia, 1780-Madrid, 1846) is one of the most important Valencian School painters of floral still lifes, this aspect of his work remains little known
Su creación estuvo determinada por la necesidad de formar pintores especializados en el diseño textil capaces de crear modelos originales que asegurasen la independencia y el desarrollo de las sederías valencianas respecto a las francesas
Que parece una especie de juego y que también utilizará su hijo José Felipe Parra35, figura en otras composiciones del artista como sucede, por ejemplo, en las Flores y pájaro en un paisaje que se conserva en el Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia36
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THE FLOWER PAINTINGS OF MIGUEL PARRA (1780-1846) Miguel Parra Abril (Valencia, 1780-Madrid, 1846) is one of the most important Valencian School painters of floral still lifes, this aspect of his work remains little known. El presente artículo trata de paliar esta situación ofreciendo, en primer lugar, una visión general de su obra como pintor de flores desde su proceso de aprendizaje en la Academia de Bellas Artes valenciana hasta sus composiciones de madurez.
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