{"title":"Lorenzo Casanova (1844-1900)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eLorenzo Casanova Ruiz\u003c\/strong\u003e was a distinguished Spanish painter renowned for his \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"289\"\u003ecostumbrista\u003c\/strong\u003e (genre) scenes, historical compositions, and lasting contributions as a teacher. His career reflected both artistic achievement and dedication to nurturing the next generation of Spanish painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eEducation and Training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eBorn in Alcoy on 14 March 1844, Casanova studied at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eReal Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos\u003c\/strong\u003e in Valencia. Despite financial hardship, his talent earned him a grant from the \u003cem data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eDiputación Provincial de Alicante\u003c\/em\u003e, enabling him to continue his studies at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eReal Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando\u003c\/strong\u003e in Madrid under the celebrated painter \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eFederico de Madrazo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eItalian Sojourn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eIn 1873, Casanova received a stipend to study in Italy, where he joined the \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eAccademia Chigiana\u003c\/strong\u003e. Immersed in its rich artistic culture, he produced works regularly exhibited at Spain’s National Exhibition of Fine Arts. Even after his stipend ended, he remained for two more years, supporting himself entirely through painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eTeaching and Influence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eAfter returning to Alicante in 1879, Casanova established the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eAcademia de Casanova\u003c\/strong\u003e, training future artists including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eLorenzo Aguirre\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eFernando Cabrera Cantó\u003c\/strong\u003e. He later served as Director of the local School of Fine Arts and, in 1894, organised a regional art exposition that strengthened Alicante’s role in Spain’s cultural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eRecognition and Personal Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eCasanova’s artistic and educational contributions were recognised with his appointment as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eKnight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic\u003c\/strong\u003e and membership in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eAcademia de San Fernando\u003c\/strong\u003e. He married \u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eMaría Teresa Miró Moltó\u003c\/strong\u003e, aunt of the poet \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eGabriel Miró\u003c\/strong\u003e, intertwining his legacy with Spain’s literary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eLegacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eCasanova died on 23 March 1900. His paintings, admired for their historical depth and genre detail, remain highly collectable. Today, his works continue to appear in galleries, antique collections, and online marketplaces, securing his reputation as one of the influential figures of 19th-century Spanish painting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lorenzo-casanova-ruiz","title":"Lorenzo Casanova Ruiz","description":"\u003cp\u003eLorenzo Casanova Ruiz – The Art Collector\u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Art Collector\u003cbr\u003eItaly, circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight (Framed): 50 cms (19.7 ins)\u003cbr\u003eHeight (Un-Framed): 28 cms (11 ins)\u003cbr\u003eWidth (Framed): 39 cms (15.3 ins)\u003cbr\u003eWidth (Un-Framed): 18 cms (7.1 ins)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorenzo Casanova (1844-1900)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe began his studies at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia. His family had few financial resources, but he was able to obtain a grant from the “Diputación Provincial de Alicante” and enrolled at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, where he studied with Federico de Madrazo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1873, he received a further stipend and went to Italy, where he attended the Accademia Chigiana and sent paintings home to show at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts. After his stipend expired, he remained there for two more years, supporting himself by painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen his father died in 1879, he returned to Alicante, and became a teacher. Eventually, he opened his own “Academia de Casanova”. Many well-known painters were students there, including Lorenzo Aguirre, Andrés Buforn, Fernando Cabrera Cantó, Lorenzo Pericás and Emilio Varela Isabel. He was also Director of the local School of Fine Arts. In 1894, he organized a regional art exposition and sat as the qualifying judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was named a Knight in the Order of Isabella the Catholic and was a member of his alma mater, the Academia San Fernando. He was married to María Teresa Miró Moltó, whose nephew was the poet Gabriel Miró.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51246926102865,"sku":"12977","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/background-editor_output_479808ac-aa42-452e-ba2f-65bf552e3b34.png?v=1749587574"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/collections\/background-editor_output_479808ac-aa42-452e-ba2f-65bf552e3b34.png?v=1757534458","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/collections\/lorenzo-casanova-1844-1900.oembed","provider":"Nicholas Wells Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}