Exhibition 'De Fortuny a Montmartre' Explores Spanish Painting's Transition from 19th to 20th Century

The exhibition titled 'De Fortuny a Montmartre,' curated by Helena Alonso and J. Óscar Carrascosa and organized by Fundación Cajamurcia, delves into Spanish art from the 19th to the 20th century, examining the transition from Costumbrismo to Modernism. It showcases notable figures such as Mariano Fortuny, whose renown drew Spanish artists to Rome, alongside Santiago Rusiñol and Ramon Casas, who captured the essence of life in Paris. Fortuny, a prominent Orientalist, was influenced by his 1860 travels to North Africa and became a celebrated figure for dealer Goupil. Joaquín Sorolla received international recognition in Paris, earning accolades from Monet and Boldini. The exhibition is open until April 26 at Centro Cultural Las Claras in Murcia, Spain, emphasizing the contributions of Spanish artists to European modernity.