Alejandro Ferrant was a renowned Spanish painter, born in Madrid in 1843 and died in 1917. His artistic ability embraced a wide variety of themes, from history to diverse genres such as religion, landscapes, portraits and decorative painting. He studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, in Madrid, Alejandro Ferrant He had guidance and support from his uncle, Luis Ferrant, also a prominent artist and member of
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Alejandro Ferrant was a renowned Spanish painter, born in Madrid in 1843 and died in 1917. His artistic ability embraced a wide variety of themes, from history to diverse genres such as religion, landscapes, portraits and decorative painting. He studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, in Madrid, Alejandro Ferrant He had guidance and support from his uncle, Luis Ferrant, also a prominent artist and member of the academy. He was supported and financed by Infante Dom Sebastião, which provided him with financial security for his artistic development. In 1874, he received a scholarship from the Spanish government that allowed him to go to Rome, where he continued his studies at the Spanish Academy of Fine Arts. During his stay, he made friends with renowned artists such as Francisco Pradilla, Casto Plasencia, Jaime Morera, Baldomero Galofre and Manuel Castellano. He participated in several exhibitions, both nationally and internationally, gaining significant recognition throughout his career. He stood out at the 1878 National Exhibition when he received the top prize for his work "Enterro de São Sebastião". Furthermore, he received awards and recognition at the Cadiz Exhibition of 1866 and participated in the Rome Exhibition of 1877. Alejandro Ferrant He distinguished himself not only as a painter, but also as a decorator. his ornamental works can be seen in emblematic places such as the Palacio de Linares, in Madrid, the Oratory of Miramar, in San Sebastián, the Diputación Provincial of Pamplona, the Ministry of Education in Madrid, the Palace of Justice in Barcelona and the Casino from Zaragoza. His best-known work as a decorator was at the church of San Francisco el Grande, in Madrid, where he worked together with Francisco Pradilla and Manuel Domínguez. Alejandro Ferrant He mastered both drawing and various pictorial techniques, such as fresco, oil and watercolor. His works are known for their sober and elegant color palette, especially in portraits, which refer to the Baroque tradition through the use of earthy tones. His technique was based on the control of stains over the drawing, using loose brushstrokes.
