Ricard Canals

He began his studies in 1893 at the Escola de la Llotja, but stayed only a short time before leaving to travel with friends.

He ended up in Paris with Nonell, where he held a successful showing at "Le Barc de Boutteville", a gallery devoted to young artists.

[2] The year before, Canals had painted "A Box at the Bullfight", which portrayed Bianco and Picasso's future partner, Fernande Olivier.

Three years later, he was named Chairman of the painting section of the newly founded association, "Les Arts i els Artistes [ca]".

During this time, he made long stays in Madrid, Seville and Granada, painting a wide variety of subjects, although he is especially remembered for his portraits.