Exhibition of Paintings by Ignacio Zuloaga

This publication serves as a scholarly reproduction of the catalog for the 1916 exhibition of works by the renowned Spanish painter Ignacio Zuloaga. Originally held at the Copley Society of Boston, the exhibition introduced American audiences to Zuloaga’s dramatic, realist depictions of Spanish life, characterized by a somber palette and intense emotional gravitas. The original text was written by the socialite and noted art patron Rita de Acosta Lydig, who was a close associate of the artist and a central figure in the trans-Atlantic cultural circles of the early twentieth century.

The 2018 edition by Franklin Classics Trade Press is a facsimile reproduction designed to preserve the historical record of this significant exhibition. It captures the essence of the original documentation, including Lydig’s personal insights and the cataloging of Zuloaga’s influential canvases. By making these archival materials accessible, the press allows contemporary researchers and art historians to study the reception of Spanish Modernism during the pre-war era and understand how Lydig’s curation helped elevate Zuloaga’s profile in the United States.