Ernest Santasusagna

ERNEST SANTASUSAGNA SANTACREU (Barcelona, 1900 - Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, 1964).
"Landscape.
Oil on panel.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 31 x 26 cm; 54 x 45 cm (frame).

Ernest Santasusgana began his training at the Baixas Academy in Barcelona, and then furthered his studies at the School of Arts and Crafts of La Lonja. He would later become a professor at the latter and, when the institution's teachings were broken down, he became a professor at the Superior de Bellas Artes de San Jorge. He was a member of the Real Círculo Artístico, and made his debut at the Sala Parés in 1928. From then on he repeated his presence in the Pinacoteca room, as well as taking part in the Salones de Otoño and the Spring Exhibitions of Barcelona, among other competitions and exhibitions. He was distinguished with honorable mention in the International Exhibition of Barcelona in 1929, in the National Exhibition of Madrid in 1941 with a third medal and in the National Exhibition of Barcelona in 1944 with the prize of honor. He was also awarded twice by the Círculo Artístico. In addition to his hometown, Santasusagna showed his work in Madrid, San Sebastian and Bilbao, and participated in group exhibitions in Egypt, Brazil, Argentina and Italy, as well as in the Biennials of Venice, Berlin and Spanish Contemporary Art in Buenos Aires. He also worked as a poster designer for Metro Goldwin Mayer. His works can be found in several Spanish museums, as well as in many national and foreign collections.