Agapit Vallmitjana

AGAPIT VALLMITJANA I ABARCA (Barcelona, 1850 - 1915).
"The Lioness.
Patinated terracotta.
Signed on the front left.
Presents some wear on the base.
Measurements: 47,5 x 38 x 19 cm.

This sculpture by Agapit Vallmitjana represents the theme of the lion, one of the sculptor's favorites. The result of his interest in these animals was the creation of the sculpture "The lion hunter" installed in the Ciutadella Park in 1883, among many others of the same theme.

Son of the sculptor Venanci Vallmitjana i Barbany, also a disciple of his at the School of La Llotja in Barcelona, Agapit Vallmitjana began his activity in 1883 when he opened a workshop with his father, where he also exhibited his works. He would later combine his artistic activity with teaching, which he would do from 1902 at La Llotja. He was known above all for his work in the animalistic genre, having created numerous sculptural groups featuring wild animals, especially lions. He became known in the National Exhibitions of Fine Arts, being awarded third and second class medals in the editions of 1884 and 1908. He is currently represented in the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Museum of Modern Art of Madrid, the Diocesan Museum of Barcelona and the Palace of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and has public monuments in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia.