On the tender age of twenty, Arcadi unveiled his maiden exhibition on the prestigious salon of the “Associació Artística de Barcelona,” marking the inception of his illustrious profession. A big turning level arrived in 1873 when he ventured to Madrid, gracing the Salon hosted by the esteemed “Actual Fábrica de Platería Martinez” together with his exceptional portray titled “Pel juny la falç al puny” (In June with Sickle in Hand). The masterpiece garnered royal acclaim, catching the discerning eye of King Alfonso XII, who acquired it the following yr.

In 1875, Arcadi obtained the celebrated Fortuny Scholarship from the “Ayuntamento de Barcelona,” a coveted accolade that facilitated his creative pilgrimage to Italy. Immersed within the wealthy tapestry of Italian artistry, he spent a decade traversing the hallowed halls of main artwork facilities, disseminating his creations on the Sala Parés. The indelible affect of Domenico Morelli permeated his oeuvre, shaping his creative imaginative and prescient.

Upon his return, Arcadi launched into a collaborative endeavor together with his good friend Joan Roig i Soler in Sitges, below the tutelage of Santiago Rusiñol. This partnership laid the inspiration for the “Escola Luminista,” a burgeoning creative motion that beckoned a constellation of eminent Catalan painters. Arcadi’s creative endeavors continued to captivate audiences far and extensive, culminating in his participation within the 1888 Barcelona Common Exposition.

Within the ensuing a long time, Arcadi launched into a number of creative expeditions to Madrid and Granada alongside Rusiñol, illustrating for esteemed publications like La Vanguardia. His prowess as an illustrator reached its zenith when he assumed a full-time position at La Ilustració Catalana in 1895. A pivotal second arrived in 1899 when he was inducted into the esteemed Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc, paving the best way for his inaugural exhibition of pastels the following yr.

In 1913, Arcadi’s creative legacy attained new heights when he adorned the tympanum of the portal of Saint Catherine on the parish church in Sitges, a feat made potential by the benevolent patronage of Charles Deering from America. Although the unique mural has succumbed to the ravages of time, a trustworthy copy stands testomony to his enduring legacy.

Arcadi’s creative odyssey culminated in 1928 when he contributed to the mural gildings adorning the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya. His closing creative rendezvous transpired in 1932 on the illustrious salon hosted by “La Pinacoteca,” a neighborhood artwork gallery. In a becoming tribute to his indelible contribution to Catalan artistry, a complete retrospective of his oeuvre graced the Maricel Museum in 1985, immortalizing his enduring legacy for posterity.