How do you paint a king as a man? Moya del Pino’s unconventional portrait of Alfonso XIII (and the King’s memorable reaction!) offers a fascinating glimpse into his approach.

A Spanish painter who crossed the Atlantic under the patronage of the King of Spain — only to end up stranded in San Francisco with almost nothing. An introduction to one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary overlooked artistic lives.

A personal introduction to this blog and the man behind it. I share my earliest memory of my grandfather, José Moya del Pino, and the journey that led me to uncover the remarkable story of his life and art across two continents.