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L Avenc. Cover. 1884
L Avenc. Catalan literary and artistic magazine, founded in Barcelona in 1881. Cover of a copy of the January 31, 1884 with a portrait to Angel Guimera
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1881 1884 Angel Artistic Avens Barcelona Catalan Catalonia Copy Glasses Guimera Literary Modernism Modernist Renaixenca Twenty Canarian January Tittle
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This cover image is from the Catalan literary and artistic magazine, L Avenc, published in Barcelona in 1881. The January 31, 1884 issue of L Avenc features a striking portrait of Angel Guimera, a prominent Canarian-born Catalan writer and intellectual of the late 19th century. Guimera was a key figure in the Renaixenca movement, which sought to revive and modernize Catalan culture. The cover design showcases the contemporary modernist aesthetic of the time, with its clean lines, simple typography, and minimalist composition. The portrait of Guimera, dressed in formal attire and wearing glasses, is set against a plain background, allowing his expressive face and piercing gaze to take center stage. The title of the magazine, "Lavens" or "Avens," is written in bold, sans-serif letters at the top of the cover, while the number "23" and the date "31 de gener de 1884" (January 31, 1884) appear below the portrait. This cover is a testament to the rich cultural history of Catalonia during the late 19th century, a time of artistic and literary innovation and renewal. The image of Angel Guimera, as featured on the cover of L Avenc, serves as a reminder of the important role that writers and intellectuals played in shaping the cultural identity of Catalonia and Spain during this period.
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