Miguel Martínez Verchili (1898-1989) - Albufera valenciana

Signed by the artist on the lower part The work is presented framed (the frame shows some signs of use) Artwork dimensions: 30 cm in height x 39 cm in width Frame dimensions: 47 cm in height x 55 cm in width In good condition, the artwork itself Biography of the artist: Miguel Martínez Verchili was a prominent watercolorist, draughtsman, and Spanish illustrator born in Castellón and based in Valencia. He is regarded as one of the great Valencian watercolorists of the 20th century and the dean of the Spanish watercolorists of his era. He was born in Castellón in 1898 and died in Valencia in 1989. He was a founding member of the Pont de Fusta artistic group and was part of the board of the Circle of Fine Arts of Valencia. In 1987 he received the Gold Medal for Artistic Merit from the Circle of Fine Arts. Besides painter and watercolorist, he worked as an illustrator and comic-strip creator. He created the children's character Jaimito and collaborated with the Valencian satirical magazine La Traca before the Civil War. His work focuses especially on: Valencian landscapes Seascapes Rural scenes Watercolors of great luminosity He also produced some oils, although he is better known for his watercolors.

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