Career
Molinary was born in Gibraltar and studied art at institutes in Spain, various regions in Africa, and Italy. During this period, he was influenced by Spanish artist Marià Fortuny especially with respect to painting landscapes and historic vistas. He followed his family to New Orleans in 1872 to pursue an engineering career.
After further study of art in Central America, he started his professional career as an artist in New Orleans in 1876.
Molinary"s subjects included landscapes, genre scenes, and portraits of prominent people. He mentored other artists through his involvement with the Artists Association of New Orleans.