Artist: Carlos Vázquez Úbeda

Title: "Portrait of a Girl with a Hoop"

Date: 1917

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 94 x 73 cm

Condition Report: Overall good condition

Signature: Signed and dated lower right

Description:
This painting is a vivid and expressive portrayal of a young girl in a pink dress, holding a hoop. The composition is striking, with the central figure of the girl dominating the scene. She stands in a lush garden, with her innocent and delicate nature emphasized through both the soft tones of her dress and the expressive brushwork used throughout the piece.

The chromatic scheme is notable for its use of a near-complementary contrast between green and pink. The green hues of the garden backdrop provide a vibrant yet harmonious contrast to the pink dress of the girl, softened by the addition of white to the red tones, which conveys a sense of purity and youthfulness. The artist’s realistic rendering of the figure is balanced by an expressive brushwork, making the surface of the painting as enchanting as the image itself.

About the Artist:
Carlos Vázquez Úbeda (Ciudad Real, 1869-Barcelona, 1944) was a Spanish painter, illustrator, and poster artist renowned for his landscapes and costumbrista (genre) scenes. Vázquez Úbeda was a respected member of the art community, serving as a member of the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid and being awarded numerous honors, including the Grand Cross of Alfonso XII and the Red Eagle of Germany. He trained under Joaquín Herrer y Rodríguez and at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid before furthering his studies in Paris with Léon Bonnat.

Throughout his career, Vázquez Úbeda participated in national and international exhibitions, earning numerous awards and accolades. His works were featured in prominent publications of the time, and he was recognized with medals at various prestigious competitions, including the National Competition in Madrid, the Paris Salons, and international expositions in Barcelona, Paris, Buenos Aires, and San Francisco.