"Portrait of the lady of Alfonso". "Portrait of the lady of Alfonso". Oil and tempera on canvas. 80.5 x 90 cm. On the back "Julio Romero de Torres. Painted in oil and tempera. 1924". Signed and dedicated: "For my friend Alfonso with admiration. Julio Romero de Torres", in the lower right corner.
The person portrayed is Miss María del Carmen Sánchez, daughter of the famous photographer Alfonso Sánchez García "Alfonso" (1880-1953) who portrayed the main Spanish personalities from the world of culture, politics and society in the first half of the 20th century.
Before this work, he portrayed important figures such as the Machado brothers, Mariano Benlliure, General Sanjurjo and others.
Bibliography:
- Reproduced in the article by Luis de Galinsoga "The heroines in ardent ecstasy, by Julio Romero de Torres" published in the magazine Blanco y Negro, Number 1765, of March 15, 1925. In said article refers to the work as "Here is the serene grace of Miss Alfonso".
- Reproduced in the article by Ian Gibson "Bonanza Machadiana" published in the Babelia supplement, El País newspaper on March 19, 2005.
Provenance:
- Private collection Alfonso Sánchez García.
- By direct succession to the current owner. 80.5 X 90
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150.000 €
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150.000 €
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