A Luminosity Born of Catalonia: Exploring the Artistry of Alexandre de Cabanyes i Marquès Alexandre de Cabanyes i Marquès (1877 – 1972) stands as a pivotal figure in Catalan landscape painting, embodying the spirit of optimism and vibrant color that characterized the golden age of artistic expression. Born in Barcelona, Spain, he possessed an unwavering passion for capturing the beauty of his surroundings—particularly the shimmering e…