The portrait throughout history,
and history through portrait
are paths that lead us to the
appreciation of painting.

The great sponsors,
the important art collectors,
have sat before the portrait
painter with an enthusiasm
equal to that of the music
lovers who ocuppy the stage
boxes from which to appreciate
a musical performance at its best.

To dare to sit for a portrait
painter who is motivated by
human expression may signify
the start of a historical colection.

                   juan mallol pibernat