Museo de la Acuarela Rafael Requena

About the museum

The Museo de la Acuarela Rafael Requena is located in the Casa de Cultura of Caudete, a building dating from 1912, and holds the only permanent collection devoted to this painter, who was born in the town. Requena became an international reference for watercolour thanks to a highly personal style that masters light and colour and moves its atmospheres between realism and Romanticism.

The collection offers a retrospective of his career, from his early works to his most recent, through 75 watercolours. Landscapes predominate: wide plains, rural scenes, seascapes and skies with moving clouds, as well as views of La Mancha, of his home town and of European cities such as Amsterdam, Venice or Friburgo. Some portraits and still lifes complete the display, demonstrating his command of drawing.

The museum is linked to two prominent events in Caudete's cultural calendar: the Certamen Nacional de Acuarela (National Watercolour Competition), held every year since 2000 and bringing together some of Spain's best watercolour painters, and the Bienal Internacional de Acuarela (International Watercolour Biennial), which makes the town known outside the country. Besides the permanent exhibition, the venue hosts activities, workshops and temporary displays.

Highlights

• 75 watercolours by Rafael Requena
• Manchegan landscapes, seascapes and skies with moving clouds
• Portraits and still lifes by the painter
• Views of Caudete and of European cities
• Links to the Certamen Nacional and the Bienal Internacional de Acuarela

Permanent exhibition

• Colección permanente de acuarelas de Rafael Requena – Retrospective of 75 watercolours by the painter from Caudete, with Manchegan landscapes, seascapes, portraits and still lifes.

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de Caudete

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

The Castilla-La Mancha tourism listing states that admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Castilla-La Mancha tourism listing indicates access for people with disabilities, accessible facilities and common areas, and admission of guide dogs.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum organises workshops and cultural activities for audiences of all ages.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Casa de Cultura, in the town centre of Caudete.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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