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BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEP TAPIRÓ:

Reus (Tarragona), 1836 - Tangier, 1913

In the 19th century, the city of Tangier became a source of inspiration for artists seeking to portray an exotic Oriental world. Most artists experienced its streets briefly, and in almost all cases, their works reflected a superficial image that reproduced the usual clichés of Orientalist genre. In contrast, Josep Tapiró acquired a vital commitment to that reality. In 1877, after living in Rome for fifteen years and establishing himself as a watercolor painter, he set up his studio in the heart of the Tangier medina. From this place and over more than three decades, Tapiró’s brushes immortalized traditional life and, above all, the appearance of the most picturesque Tangier residents. With a virtuoso style that achieved extraordinary verisimilitude, he turned his images into true testimonial documents of a world in retreat in the face of the rapid Europeanization of the city.

In the international art market, his works were considered among the best in the Orientalist genre, selling at high prices in the most prestigious galleries in London, a city Tapiró visited almost every year. Also, in his adopted city, he quickly became a distinguished figure, facilitating the acquisition of models and the sale of works to wealthy Tangier residents and visitors to the medina. His studio was a must-visit for art enthusiasts arriving in the North African bay, and the street where it was located was called, since the late 19th century, Estudio Tapiró, in recognition of its prestige. Unfortunately, after his death, various circumstances relegated his figure almost to oblivion. On the centenary of his disappearance, the National Art Museum of Catalonia vindicates his work and showcases a selection of the best Tangier watercolors. (www.museunacional.cat)

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