Daniel Zuloaga y Boneta was a Spanish ceramist and painter. He is considered to be one of the innovators of art pottery in Spain. He worked primarily from his workshops in Madrid and Segovia, but his work extended throughout Spain. He participated in various international exhibitions, and his pieces can be found in other European countries. His work was characterized by using ancient techniques. Through the influence of his father, Zuloaga worked in his youth at the Royal Palace of Madrid. After training in France, Zuloaga and his brothers opened their first shop in the Real Fábrica de La Moncloa, its most representative work being the facades of the Palacio de Velázquez. His other works can be seen at the Palacio de Cristal and the Hospital of Maudes, among many others.
Daniel Zuloaga; portrait by Ignacio Suárez Llanos (1830-1881)
Detail of Casa de Don Tomás de Allende ("Don Tomás de Allende's House") at Plaza de Canalejas (square) in Madrid(Spain). Ceramic decoration was made by Daniel Zuloaga
Zuloaga (seated) with his three children, Esperanza, Teodora and Juan.
Palacio de Velázquez, or Velázquez Palace is an exhibition hall located in Buen Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain.
Palacio de Velázquez
Main entrance of the Palacio de Velázquez. Photo by Paolo Monti.
Arch decorated with coloured tiles
Detail of one of the winged lions at the entrance.