José Miguel Serrano

JOSÉ MIGUEL SERRANO SERRA (Barcelona, 1912 - 1982).
"Harlequin".
Mixed media (wax and pastel) on paper.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 68 x 43 cm; 88 x 63 cm (frame).

Formed as a disciple of X. Nogués and F. Labarta, Serrano became known in 1929, in the International Exhibition of Barcelona. Later he participated in the Spring Exhibitions of Barcelona in 1930 and 1932. He made his individual debut in 1936 at the Syra Gallery in Barcelona, and that same year he participated in the Spanish Art Exhibitions held in Paris and Amsterdam. He then made study trips to France, Italy and Central Europe, and exhibited at the Quatre Chemins and Gerome galleries in Paris.