Barrio Gótico in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Antoni Tàpies i Puig
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
1. Antoni Tàpies i Puig Marker
(Catalan:)
Antoni Tàpies i Puig
(Barcelona 1923 - 2012)
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In this house was born the artist, Antoni Tàpies i Puig (Barcelona 1923 - 2012).
Erected 2013 by Ajuntament de Barcelona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1923.
Location. 41° 23.094′ N, 2° 10.373′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Barrio Gótico. It is at the intersection of Carrer de la Canuda and Carrer del Duc, on the left when traveling east on Carrer de la Canuda. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer de la Canuda 39, Barcelona, Cataluña 08002, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roman Sepulchral Way and Vila de Madrid Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Casal de Montserrat (about 120 meters away); Eugenio D'Ors (about 150 meters away); Scala Dei (about 150
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Also see . . . Antoni Tàpies (Wikipedia). "Antoni Tàpies i Puig, 1st Marquis of Tàpies (13 December 1923 – 6 February 2012) was a Spanish painter, sculptor and art theorist, who became one of the most famous European artists of his generation." (Submitted on October 5, 2019.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
2. Antoni Tàpies i Puig Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left side of the street, just to the left of the "Sneakers" sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
