Miguel Martínez Verchili (1898-1989) - Luz sobre la montaña

Signed by the artist on the bottom The work is well framed. Artwork dimensions: 38 cm high x 46 cm wide Frame dimensions: 43 cm high x 54 cm wide The artwork is in good condition. Artist's biography: Miguel Martínez Verchili was a prominent watercolourist, draftsman and illustrator, Spanish, born in Castellón and based in Valencia. He is regarded as one of the leading Valencian watercolourists of the 20th century and the dean of Spanish watercolourists 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 served on the board of the Circulo de Bellas Artes of Valencia. In 1987 he received the Gold Medal for Artistic Merit from the Circulo de Bellas Artes. In addition to being a painter and watercolourist, 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 Watercolours of great luminosity He also produced some oil paintings, though he is better known for his watercolours.

Estimate:£253.84

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