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Vallfogona Procession Design: The Harvest

Antoni Gaudí · 1879

An 1879 pen-and-ink drawing by Gaudí for a festival float depicting a harvest scene, showing his early work.

This early drawing by Gaudí shows his design work years before his architectural career flourished.

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Pen-and-ink drawing titled 'La Sega' showing a horse-drawn cart with a figure in a decorated headdress on top, and a procession of horses with riders and walking figures in a line, drawn in a sketchy style on a light background.
Antoni Gaudí, Vallfogona Procession Design: The Harvest, 1879.

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What it is

This is a pen-and-ink drawing made in 1879 by Antoni Gaudí, titled 'La Sega' (The Harvest), designed for a festival procession in Vallfogona. It shows a horse-drawn cart with a decorated figure on top, followed by a line of horses and walking figures.

Why it matters

This drawing dates from early in Gaudí's career, before he became known for his famous buildings. It shows that he also worked on decorative and festive designs, giving a fuller picture of his range as a young artist and designer in Catalonia.

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  • What does the loose, sketchy style of this drawing suggest about its purpose?
  • How does this early work compare to Gaudí's later architectural drawings?
  • What might a float like this have meant to the people watching the procession?

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