Home of a Valencian painter
The House – Museum is located in El Carmen, close to the Jardín de Turia. The main building was built in 1880, it was the family home of José Benlliure Gil who bought it in 1912 on his return from Rome, renovated and furnished it with items brought from Italy.
In the back of the beautiful mediterranean garden the pavilion was his own study and workshop and also of his son's “Peppino's”. The estate and its collections were donated to the city in 1957 by María Benlliure Ortiz. It was inaugurated in 1982 as a museum includes the romantic garden and the painting pavilion.
Interesting facts
THE BUILDING
- The house was built in 1880-1883 and was the home of the Benlliure family, a prominent Valencian family of artists.
- The house is a three-story building with a garden and a studio. The interior of the house is decorated with period furniture and artwork by the Benlliure family and their contemporaries.
- The house was donated to the city of Valencia in 1957 by Maria Benlliure Ortiz, the daughter of José Benlliure.
- The house is now a museum that is open to the public. Visitors can see the house, the garden, and the studio.
- The museum also has a collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks by the Benlliure family and their contemporaries.
- The house is located in the historic center of Valencia, just a short walk from the Las Torres de Serranos.
- The garden is a beautiful example of a Valencian garden, with lime benches, bricked alleys, and two sculptures: a bust of José Benlliure's father and a bust of José Benlliure himself.
- The studio is a fascinating place to see the working environment of a late 19th-century artist. It is full of tools, materials, and unfinished paintings.
- The museum is a great place to learn about the Benlliure family and their contributions to art. It is also a beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon.
