Ricardo de Madrazo: Drawings and Watercolours at the Prado Museum

His brother Raimundo found success in Paris and his brother-in-law was Mariano Fortuny. Between them, Ricardo de Madrazo (1852-1917) remained in the shadows, the least known member of one of the most influential families in 19th-century Spanish culture. ✏️🎨

The Prado devotes his first exhibition to him, as part of its «Almacén abierto» (Open Storeroom) programme.

🎨 RICARDO DE MADRAZO (1852-1917): DRAWINGS AND WATERCOLOURS

📅 Until 17 January 2027

🕐 Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm · Sundays and public holidays, 10 am to 7 pm

📍 Prado Museum, Room 60, Villanueva building · Paseo del Prado, s/n

🎟️ General admission €15 · Includes the collection and temporary exhibitions

🖼️ The exhibition

Sketchbooks, watercolours, drawings, a self-portrait and personal papers, almost all shown for the first time, cover half a century of work. They reveal his command of pencil, pen and watercolour, and interests ranging from copies of the old masters and Orientalism to city views and intimate family scenes.

The museum has gathered 29 of the artist's sketchbooks. Curated by Pedro J. Martínez Plaza.

🏛️ Planning your visit

Tickets come with a time slot, chosen when you buy them. In the last two hours before closing the collection is free and temporary exhibitions are half price. Under-18s and students aged 18 to 25 go free.

ℹ️ Good to know: Closed on 25 December and 1 January. Open 10 am to 2 pm on 24 and 31 December and 6 January.

✨ The missing Madrazo, in his sketchbooks.