Josep Segrelles

Josep Segrelles studied at Reial Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sant Carles de València, School of Artisans of Valencia and Llotja de Barcelona. The recorded working language is Spanish. Work by Josep Segrelles is recorded in the collections of National Museum of Visual Arts. Distinctions recorded are Medal of Work Merit.

• Name — José Segrelles • Birth Name — José Segrelles y Albert • Born — 18 March 1885 • Birthplace — Albaida (Valencia), Spain • Died — 3 March 1969 • Place of death — Albaida (Valencia), Spain • Education — Saint Charles Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Valencia • Known for — Painter • Movement — Orientalist

Segrelles was born in Albaida, Valencia province, in 1885. He studied in the Saint Charles Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Valencia and at Escola de la Llotja in Barcelona. His first job was in a photography studio, working with illumination. • Illustration — Design by Segrelles for a church In 1926, already established as an artist in Spain, Segrelles received his first English lessons, foreseeing a possible departure to England. That very year he made an exhibition in London which was poorly received but on 8 September 1926 he received an offer from British magazines The Illustrated London News and The Sketch. Due his appearances in The Sketch, Segrelles received offers from Scandinavian press. He published in The Illustrated London Newss Christmas special in 1927, being a regular contributor in the Christmas specials until 1934. In 1927 he established contacts with the American publishing industry, and received an offer the following year. Segrelles relocated to the Upper West Side, New York City in October 1928. His first job was for Redbook magazine, and he would work also for The Cosmopolitan. In 1930 he staged his first art exhibition. By this time Cosmopolitan was one of the most popular magazines in America, highlighting Segrelles' work alongside other illustrators such as James Montgomery Flagg. In 1930 Segrelles met Joanne Cummings, Miss Cummings, who became his model. In 1931, Segrelles exhibited at International Art Center Roerich Museum. US press coined the term Blue Segrelles referring to his dark pallette. The term was a comparison to Maxfield Parrish's Blue Parrish. He died in his hometown of Albaida in 1969.

Josep Segrelles was recorded at birth as Josep Gabriel Segrelles Albert. The authorities additionally record the headings José Segrelles Albert, José Segreles, José Segrelles, José Gabriel Segrelles Albert and Segrelles. His recorded language was Spanish. Other recorded relations include Eustaquio Segrelles and Vicente Segrelles. Formation and teaching. Segrelles studied at Reial Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sant Carles de València, School of Artisans of Valencia and Llotja de Barcelona.