Antonio Fillol Granell

ANTONIO FILLOL GRANELL (Valencia, 1870 - Castellón, 1930)
"Sunset in La Albufera".
Oil on canvas.
Signed, dedicated and dated in the lower left corner.
Measurements: 50 x 65 cm, 75 x 91 cm (frame).
Antonio Fillol was formed as a disciple of Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench and in the School of Fine Arts of San Carlos, of which he was also a numerary professor and promoter of educational reforms. As president of the Círculo de Bellas Artes de Valencia, he contributed to revitalizing cultural life and improving the situation of Valencian artists. He was one of the most awarded artists of his time, obtaining first medals and numerous recognitions in the contests and exhibitions he participated in, both in Spain and abroad, despite the controversy originated with some of his works, which deprived him of greater official considerations. Among his awards are those obtained at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts (first medal in 1901, decorations in 1904, 1908 and 1912), single medal at the Universal Exhibition in Chicago in 1893, first medal in Panama in 1916 and gold at the International Exhibition in San Diego in 1916. He was also named knight of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic, and held exhibitions of his work in New York, Paris, Bordeaux and Berlin. Fillol is represented in the Museum of Modern Art in Madrid, the Fine Arts Museums of Valencia and Chicago, the Provincial Museum of Jaen and the Museum of the City of Valencia, among others.