Rafael Ortiz Alfau (1935-2000) - Marina con barcas de pesca

The work is signed by the artist at the bottom and dated 1978. The condition of the work is good. The work is presented framed. Dimensions of the work: 51 cm high x 64 cm wide Frame dimensions: 70 cm high x 83 cm wide Artist's biography: Born in Bilbao in 1935, he died in the same city on January 28, 2000. A mainly self-taught painter, between 1961 and 1962 he studied Modern Art in Paris. He devoted himself especially to watercolor and depicted the landscapes of the Bilbao estuary in many of his paintings. In 1961 he presented his first solo exhibition of watercolors at the Arthogar Gallery in Bilbao, and throughout his career he has exhibited in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Paris Among the awards received, the National Watercolor Prize of 1977 stands out. Since 1961 he has worked as an illustrator for the Paris-based publishers Nicole de France and Krisarts. Rafael Ortiz Alfau's works are held by the City Council of Bilbao, the Bizkaia Provincial Council, and the Girona Provincial Council, as well as the Generalitat de Catalunya among other public entities.

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