Girona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Joachim Vayreda i Vila

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2022

1. Joachim Vayreda i Vila Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En aquesta casa hi nasqué
Joaquim Vayreda i Vila
(1843-1894)
pintor
fundador de l'escola d'Olot

(English translation:)

In this building was born Joaquim Vayreda i Vila (1843-1894), painter and founder of the Olot School (of painting).

Erected by Ajuntament de Girona, Diputació de Girona.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1843.

Location. 41° 59.159′ N, 2° 49.512′ E. Marker is in Girona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is on Carrer de la Força, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer de la Força 13, Girona, Cataluña 17004, 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 6 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: Rafael Masó i Valentí (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramon Font i Miquel (1840-1901) (within shouting distance of this marker); Xuixo (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miquel de Palol i Felip (about 150 meters away); General Don Mariano Alvarez de Castro (about 150 meters away); Antic Hostal de la Lleona / Old Hostel of the Lion (about 240 meters away).

Also see . . .
1. Joaquim Vayreda (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: "Vayreda's early work consists primarily of religious scenes and costumbrismo. Only later did he dedicate himself to landscape painting. His work is considered a precursor to the avant-garde in Spain. His Olot Landscapes (Paisajes de Olot) resemble a Catalan version of Camille Corot, particularly after his encounter with the Barbizon school. His works are dominated by browns, ochers, greens, and earth tones. His works include Procesión de colegialas, La siega, La primavera, Los primeros pantalones (1871), El bautizo y el verano (1877), and Flores de abril (1881). Apart from oil paintings, Vayreda also made ink drawings, watercolors, and etchings. Some of his works are painted
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2022

2. Joachim Vayreda i Vila Marker - wide view up a narrow street
The marker is visible here on the left.
jointly with his brother, Marian.

(Submitted on May 30, 2022.)

2. Olot school (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: "The Olot school of landscape painting is a group of painters that created an artistic style in the second half of the 19th century. It includes not simply artists from Olot (in Catalonia, Spain), but all artists whose artworks were inspired by the countryside of Olot. By extension, artists connected with Olot and its comarca, Garrotxa."

(Submitted on May 30, 2022.)

<i>The Beginning of Spring</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joaquim Vayreda (via Wikimedia Commons), 1877

3. The Beginning of Spring

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.