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El retrato de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: An Invited Artwork Exhibition at Museo del Romanticismo

Witness Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer's 1862 portrait masterpiece, on loan from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla.

The Museo del Romanticismo presents a special Invited Artwork exhibition, showcasing a significant portrait of poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. Painted by his brother Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer in 1862, this piece is a celebrated masterpiece of Spanish Romantic portraiture. It is on loan from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla and displayed within the museum's permanent collection, offering new context.

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Exhibition summary

The Museo del Romanticismo presents a special 'Invited Artwork' exhibition featuring the portrait of poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, painted by his brother Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer in 1862. This significant work, on loan from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla, is considered a masterpiece of Spanish Romantic portraiture and will be displayed within the museum's permanent collection.

Curatorial context

The Museo del Romanticismo inaugurates its spring programming with a new edition of its 'Invited Artwork' initiative, which aims to contextualize works within its collection and display pieces from other museums. This particular exhibition features a significant portrait of the Sevillian poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, created by his brother, the painter Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer, in 1862. Celebrated as a masterpiece of Spanish Romantic portraiture, the artwork skillfully captures the likeness of the author of 'Rimas y Leyendas,' delving into his personality and sensitivity. The portrait, on loan from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla, will be exhibited within the permanent collection of the Museo del Romanticismo, specifically in SALA XVII (GABINETE DE LARRA), creating a dialogue with other related pieces, such as the portrait of Bécquer on his deathbed by his friend Vicente Palmaroli. As a complementary activity, the museum is offering thematic visits titled 'Bécquer en Contexto.' These guided tours will explore the lives and works of the Bécquer brothers, with a focus on Gustavo Adolfo, analyzing his figure alongside other writers of the Romantic period. The thematic visits are scheduled for Thursdays, April 25, and May 9 and 23, at 5:00 PM. These activities are free for adults and require prior reservation by calling 914483647 during weekday business hours.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition 'El retrato de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer' is part of the museum's permanent collection display and admission is likely covered by general museum entry. A related thematic visit, 'Bécquer en Contexto,' is offered free of charge, but requires prior reservation by phone. Specific ticketing details for the exhibition itself are not detailed, but it is presented as an 'Invited Artwork' within the museum's existing structure.

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Museo del Romanticismo
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 26, 2012 – Jun 30, 2012
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The exhibition features the portrait of poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, painted in 1862 by his brother, painter Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer. The work is on loan from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla.
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