Collection: Francisco Iturrino

Francisco Iturrino González (1864–1924) was a Spanish painter of Basque ancestry, born in Santander. He died in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France. Iturrino worked primarily as a Post-impressionist, though art historians sometimes classify him as a Fauvist.

Iturrino's artistic output included female nudes, often rendered with a vivid palette. His style incorporated both impressionistic and fauvist elements. He is considered, alongside Juan de Echevarría, a significant exponent of Fauvism in Spain.

Iturrino spent a portion of his career in France and maintained a friendship with Henri Matisse. His work is sometimes viewed as a continuation of Matisse’s stylistic approach.