D0759

Caricature of Xavier Nogués and Isabel Escalada

Ref Num.: D0759

Date: 1940

Typology: Drawing

Technique: Pen and ink on paper

Dimensions: 18 x 11.5 cm closed (open 18 x 23 cm)

Signed: “Xn.” bottom, right

Barcelona, Cecília Vidal i Maynou collection

Caricature of Nogués and his second wife Isabel Escalada, arm in arm. It was done by Nogués on the back of the menu for the wedding of the daughter of his friend Marià Pidelaserra on 9th October 1940. When Isabel was widowed, she certified some unsigned drawings by signing them as “Nogués” but this one has Nogués’ actual signature. Bequeathed by Isabel Escalada to Cecília Vidal. Image rights: Dani Rovira.

Isabel Escalada’s bequest

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