Mariano Fortuny Drawings Exhibition at Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga

This exhibition presents a curated selection of over thirty drawings and prints by the 19th-century Spanish master Mariano Fortuny y Marsal. Drawing from the Musée Goya collection in Castres, the show explores his technical versatility, nomadic life in cities like Rome and Granada, and his fascination with Orientalism.

The exhibition celebrates the enduring legacy of Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838–1874), often considered the most international Spanish artist of the 19th century. Through a thoughtful narrative, the display examines how Fortuny’s work transcends his own era, positioning him as a visionary who anticipated modernity and challenged the visual conventions of his time. The selection offers visitors a rare look at the artist's immense talent through his preparatory sketches, finished drawings, and prints. The works on view, primarily sourced from the Musée Goya in Castres, document significant episodes in Fortuny's career, including his formative years and his travels across Europe and North Africa. The exhibition highlights how his nomadic lifestyle—particularly his periods in Rome and Granada—shaped his creative development, as well as his engagement with the era's popular trend of Orientalist exoticism. These pieces serve as a testament to his exceptional draughtsmanship and his ability to capture complex compositions with remarkable technical precision.

Visitors can purchase tickets through the official museum website. The link provided on the exhibition page directs users to the individual reservation system for the museum, which includes access to current exhibitions like this one. Booking in advance is recommended to ensure entry to the museum galleries during the exhibition period of February to May 2026.