Paseo De Mallorca 

Santiago Rusiñol captured the essence of leisure and social life in "Paseo De Mallorca" with oil on canvas. Born in Barcelona, Rusiñol was part of the Catalan Modernisme movement which sought to redefine Catalan identity through art and culture. At the time this painting was made, Mallorca was becoming a popular destination for European elites. This painting serves as a window into the lives of those who had the privilege to enjoy leisurely travel. The rows of horse-drawn carriages suggest a society structured around class, where travel and leisure were accessible to the few, while a larger population provided the labor. Rusiñol, through his painterly touch, evokes a sense of tranquility, yet this tranquility obscures the labor and social inequalities inherent in the scene. The painting invites us to reflect on who is visible and who is rendered invisible in the narrative of travel and leisure. The act of painting becomes a social commentary, subtly questioning the prevailing norms.