Antonio Muñoz Degrain (1840 - 1924) Antonio Muñoz Degrain, a name perhaps less familiar today than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant place within the tapestry of 19th-century Spanish art. Born in Valencia in 1840, his life was one of artistic exploration and eventual triumph, marked by a fascinating transition from academic beginnings to an embrace of Impressionistic sensibilities. His father, a watchmaker, initially steered him towards architecture – a practical profession – but the pull of painting proved too strong. Muñoz Degrain’s early studies at the Real A…