Francesc Soler (1890–1958) - Inmaculada Concepción

The work is signed by the artist at the bottom

It is presented unframed

Condition: acceptable state of preservation for the painting

Dimensions of the piece: 100 cm in height x 73 cm in width

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Artist Biography:

Francesc Soler (Barcelona, 1890 – 1958) was a Catalan painter specializing in religious themes, known for his deep spiritual sense 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 first period was marked by intimate works, with biblical scenes rendered in soft tones and a carefully crafted composition.

In the 1920s he traveled to Italy thanks to a scholarship 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 lights, and a spiritual idealism that contrasted with the avant-garde currents.

Upon his return, he carried out 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 sought refuge in a Benedictine community where he continued painting discreet devotional scenes.

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