A Shadowy Vision of Spain José Gutiérrez Solana, a name that resonates with the dark heart of early 20th-century Spanish art, was far more than simply an Expressionist painter; he was a chronicler of a nation’s soul. Born in Madrid in 1886, Solana emerged as a pivotal figure during a period of intense cultural and social upheaval. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of his uncle, José Díez Palma, a professor at the University of Salamanca, instilling in him a foundational understanding of draftsmanship. Formal studies followed at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando from 190…