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L'Esquella De La Torratxa
''L'Esquella de la Torratxa'' was an illustrated satirical weekly magazine, written in Catalan. Published in Barcelona between 1872 and 1939, it was well known for its pro-republican and anti-clerical stance and would become one of the most important Catalan publications of all times. History ''L'Esquella de la Torratxa'', meaning "the cowbell of the turret", was first published on 5 May 1872. It began during an officially-decreed suspension of the publication of ''La Campana de Gràcia'', a more overtly political magazine. It would, however, become very critical of Barcelona mayor Francisco Ríos Taulet and his promotion of the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition which was seen by many as a wasteful extravagancy. The magazine had a succession of directors along its existence, beginning with José Roca Roca, followed by others such as Mario Aguilar, Prudenci Bertrana and Pere Calders. Among the most notable article writers for the magazine were Santiago Rusiñol, under the pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opisso
Ricard Opisso (1880–1966) was a Catalan cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and painter. Biography Son of Alfred Opisso i Viñas, journalist, historian and critic, and of Antonia Sala I Gil, his sister Regina Opisso, was also a writer. He comes from an illustrious family of artists. His paternal grandfather was Josep Opisso I Roig, journalist and director of the ''Diari de Tarragona'', father of the writers Antonia Opisso i Viña and Antoni Opisso i Viña. His maternal great-grandfather was the painter Pere Pau Montaña, his maternal grandfather the fabulist Felipe Jacinto Sala and his maternal uncle, the painter Emilio Sala i Francés. His nephew was Arturo Llorens i Opisso, a writer best known under his pseudonym Arturo Llopis. Although he was born in Tarragona, his family moved to Barcelona when Opisso was only two years old. In the modernist Barcelona of the late nineteenth century, Opisso worked as an assistant to Antonio Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Família ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago Rusiñol
Santiago Rusiñol i Prats (, ; Barcelona 25 February 1861 – Aranjuez 13 June 1931) was a Spanish painter, poet, journalist, collector and playwright. He was one of the leaders of the Catalan ''modernisme'' movement. He created more than a thousand paintings and wrote numerous works in Catalan and Spanish. Life and friends He was born in Barcelona into a textile industrialist family from Manlleu, where they owned the textile mill town known as Can Ramissa. Santiago Rusiñol appears in the civil registry with the names of Jaume Jacint Lluís, rather than Santiago. Despite being the inheritor of the family business, he developed in his adolescence an interest in art which would go on to be his life's work. On 19 June 1886, he married Lluïsa Denís i Reverter. The following year, his daughter, Maria Agustina, was born. A few months later, however, his restless nature, lack of interest in the family business, and desire to paint and travel led him to hand over the compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaume Passarell
Jaume (, ) is a Catalan male given name. It is the equivalent of James. Notable people Notable people with this given name include: * Jaume Aragall (born 1939), Spanish tenor * Jaume Balagueró (born 1968), Spanish filmmaker * Jaume Balmes (birth name: Jaime Balmes in Spanish) (1810-1848), Spanish philosopher, theologian, Catholic apologist, sociologist and political writer * Jaume Barberà (born 1955), Spanish journalist and TV host * Jaume Cabré (born 1947), Catalan writer * Jaume Collet-Serra (born 1974), Spanish-American filmmaker * Jaume Costa (born 1988), Spanish professional footballer * Jaume Ferrer (14th century), Majorcan sailor and explorer * Jaume Giró (born 1964), Catalan corporate executive * Jaume Huguet (1412-1492), Catalan painter * Jaume Llambi (born 1974), Spanish wheelchair basketball player * Jaume Munar (born 1997), Spanish tennis player * Jaume Muxart (d. 2019), Spanish painter * Jaume Perich (d. 1995), Catalan illustrator and humorist * Jaume Plensa (born 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Junceda
Joan Junceda, full name Joan García Junceda i Supervia (1881 in Barcelona – 1948 in Blanes), was one of the most important Catalan artists and illustrators in the first half of the 20th century. His father was from Asturian origin. Junceda worked in many publications, including ''¡Cu-Cut!'', '' Papitu'', '' Picarol'' and ''En Patufet''. Biography After not being able to pass the tests in order to join the Spanish Army, Joan Junceda taught himself drawing while working at the offices of the ''El Siglo'' shopping center in Barcelona. There he became part of the team that was illustrating the shop's catalogues. He published his first drawing in ''¡Cu-Cut!'' on Christmas eve 1902 under the pseudonym Ribera. Junceda illustrated the ''"Historietes Exemplars"'' series, a collection of stories with a moral lesson compiled by Josep Maria Folch i Torres, which were published for the first time in ''" L'Esquitx"'' magazine. His most well-known work, however, would be the illustra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josep Costa Ferrer
Josep is a Catalan masculine given name equivalent to Joseph (Spanish ''José''). People named Josep include: * Josep Bargalló (born 1958), Catalan philologist and former politician * Josep Bartolí (1910-1995), Catalan painter, cartoonist and writer ** Josep (film), 2020 biopic film by Aurel detailing the life of Bartolí * Josep Borrell (born 1947), Spanish politician * Josep María Comadevall (born 1983), Spanish footballer commonly known as Pitu * Josep or José Carreras (born 1946), Catalan tenor opera singer * Josep Comas i Solà (1868-1937), Spanish Catalan astronomer * Josep Figueras (born 1959), Catalan health policy expert * Josep Gombau (born 1976), Spanish football manager * Josep "Pep" Guardiola (born 1971), Catalan football manager and former player * Josep Llorens i Artigas (1892–1980), Spanish ceramic artist * Josep Maria Margall (born 1955), Spanish retired basketball player * José Marín (racewalker) (born 1950) (Catalan: Josep Marín i Sospedra), Spanish re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llorenç Brunet
Llorenç Brunet Forroll (1872-1939), also known in Spanish as Lorenzo Brunet, was a Spanish illustrator, caricaturist and watercolorist. He signed his works as L. Bru-Net or Bru-Net. Life Brunet was born in Badalona on 14 September 1872, son of the primary teacher Josep Brunet i Bassachs, native from the same town, and Joana Forroll i Codina, from Tiana. During his childhood showed interest in drawing and painting and had contact with Antoni Caba, a prestigious painter and former director from Barcelona Arts and Crafts School who was also a friend of his father, to whom he promised to protect and help Llorenç study art. Some years later he started his studies at Arts and Crafts School. His teachers were the artists Claudi Lorenzale, Eusebi Planas and the aforementioned Caba. Brunet also had great admiration for Claudi Castelucho. Brunet won awards at some contests, in 1891 his teacher Eusebi Planas recommended him going to Paris, where he learned with the lithographer Mer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josep Segrelles
Josep is a Catalan masculine given name equivalent to Joseph (Spanish ''José''). People named Josep include: * Josep Bargalló (born 1958), Catalan philologist and former politician * Josep Bartolí (1910-1995), Catalan painter, cartoonist and writer ** Josep (film), 2020 biopic film by Aurel detailing the life of Bartolí * Josep Borrell (born 1947), Spanish politician * Josep María Comadevall (born 1983), Spanish footballer commonly known as Pitu * Josep or José Carreras (born 1946), Catalan tenor opera singer * Josep Comas i Solà (1868-1937), Spanish Catalan astronomer * Josep Figueras (born 1959), Catalan health policy expert * Josep Gombau (born 1976), Spanish football manager * Josep "Pep" Guardiola (born 1971), Catalan football manager and former player * Josep Llorens i Artigas (1892–1980), Spanish ceramic artist * Josep Maria Margall (born 1955), Spanish retired basketball player * José Marín (racewalker) (born 1950) (Catalan: Josep Marín i Sospedra), Spanish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Moliné , a common nickname for those named Manuel
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Manuel may refer to: People * Manuel (name) * Manuel (Fawlty Towers), a fictional character from the sitcom ''Fawlty Towers'' * Charlie Manuel, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies * Manuel I Komnenos, emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Manuel I of Portugal, king of Portugal Places *Manuel, Valencia, a municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain *Manuel Junction, railway station near Falkirk, Scotland Other * Manuel (American horse), a thoroughbred racehorse * Manuel (Australian horse), a thoroughbred racehorse *Manuel and The Music of The Mountains, a musical ensemble * ''Manuel'' (album), music album by Dalida, 1974 See also *Manny Manny is a common nickname for people with the given name Manuel, Emanuele, Immanuel, Emmanuel, Herman, or Manfred. People * Manny Acosta (born 1981), Panamanian pitcher in the Mexican Baseball League * Manny Acta (born 1969), Dominican Major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lluís Bagaria
Lluís Bagaria i Bou (1882 in Barcelona – 1940 in Havana) one of the most important Spanish caricaturists in the first half of the 20th century. His drawings, in a synthetic and decorative style, were published in the most important journals of Spain, including ''L'Esquella de la Torratxa'' and ''¡Cu-Cut!'' Lluís Solà i Dachs, ''«Cu-cut! Setmanari de gresca ab ninots (1902-1912)».'' Ed. Bruguera. Barcelona, 1967 between 1906 and 1940. He was born in Barcelona, but it was in Madrid where he achieved great popularity and fame. He published in the journal '' El Sol'' and drew the covers of ' magazine. His caricatures against fascism during the war provoked his exile to Paris and into Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea .... Bibliography * ''Luis Bagaría. Dibujos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josep Lluís Pellicer
Josep Lluís Pellicer i Fenyé (12 May 1842 – 15 June 1901) was a Spanish painter, illustrator and cartoonist. Biography He was born in Barcelona, and originally studied to be a surveyor, but switched to studying art with Ramón Martí Alsina, who later became his father-in-law. In 1865, he went to Rome to complete his studies.Brief Biography @ Biografías y Vidas. He combined his painting with drawings designed for publication by the press, including political cartoons, which were often signed with his pseudonym "Nyapus". 
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Tomas Padró
Tomas may refer to: People * Tomás (given name), a Spanish, Portuguese, and Gaelic given name * Tomas (given name), a Swedish, Dutch, and Lithuanian given name * Tomáš, a Czech and Slovak given name * Tomas (surname), a French and Croatian surname * Tomás (surname), a Spanish and Portuguese surname * Tomaš (surname), a Croatian surname * ''Tomas.'', taxonomic author abbreviation of Ruggero Tomaselli (1920–1982), Italian botanist Places * Tomaš, Croatia, a village near Bjelovar * Tomaș River, a tributary of the Gârbăul Mare River in Romania * Tomas District, Peru Other uses * Tropical Storm Tomas (other), numerous storms * ''Tomas'' (novel), 2009 novel by James Palumbo * Convento de Santo Tomás (Madrid) See also * Thomas (other) * Tom (other) Tom or TOM may refer to: * Tom (given name), a diminutive of Thomas or Tomás or an independent Aramaic given name (and a list of people with the name) Characters * Tom Anderson, a character in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apel·les Mestres
Apel·les Mestres i Oñós (28 October 1854, Barcelona - 19 July 1936, Barcelona) was a Catalan writer, graphic artist, and illustrator. Biography His father, , was an architect who participated in numerous major project, including the demolition of the city walls. He attended a French secondary school, and studied at the Escola de la Llotja, where he showed a talent for caricatures. His teachers included Antoni Caba, Lluís Rigalt, Claudi Lorenzale and Ramon Martí Alsina. He made several extended visits to Switzerland with his friend, the journalist and playwright, , where he was influenced by Swiss federalism, the poetry of Heinrich Heine, and the comic drawings of Rodolphe Töpffer. He would later work for some of the most important magazines of that time; contributing comics, jokes, and headline designs. In 1885, he married Laura Radénez, a Parisian with some artistic talent. They had no children. Their home, a narrow apartment in the old part of town, with a gard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
