Francesc Soler (1890–1958) - Inmaculada Concepción

The work is signed by the artist at the bottom.

The painting is presented unframed.

The painting is in acceptable condition.

Dimensions of the work: 100 cm tall by 73 cm wide.

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Artist Biography:

Francesc Soler (Barcelona, 1890 – 1958) was a Catalan painter specialized in religious themes, known for his deep spiritual sensibility and his technique influenced by symbolism and noucentisme.

Born in the Sarrià district in 1890, Soler showed from a young age a strong inclination toward sacred art and academic drawing. He entered the Escola de Belles Arts de Barcelona (La Llotja) in 1906. His early period was marked by intimate works, with biblical scenes rendered in soft tones and a very careful composition.

In the 1920s he traveled to Italy thanks to a grant from the Diputació de Barcelona, where he studied Renaissance frescoes, especially those of Fra Angelico and Piero della Francesca. This trip consolidated his style, characterized by serene figures, golden light, and a spiritual idealism that contrasted with the avant-garde currents.

Upon his return, he undertook commissions for various Catalan parishes, notably the murals of the Monestir de Montserrat (1927–1930) and the stained glass of the Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Tibidabo. During the Civil War, many of his works were destroyed, and he himself took refuge in a Benedictine community where he continued to paint discreet devotional scenes.

After the conflict, his painting evolved toward a more austere and symbolic style, with compositions focused on sacrifice and hope. His later years were devoted to teaching and to the restoration of sacred art. He died in Barcelona in 1958, leaving a legacy of faith and serene painting that today remains partially conserved in private collections and in Catalan ecclesiastical institutions.