Manuel Ortega (1921) - Mediterranean Female Figure

Manuel Ortega y Pérez de Monforte (Madrid, 1921 - 2014)

Female figure in the port
Manuel Ortega Pérez de Monforte
Born in 1921
Spanish School of the 20th Century
Oil on canvas
Special mounting: canvas presented on glass
Dimensions of the work: 46 x 38 cm
Overall dimensions with frame: 66 x 56 cm

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK
1.1. Title
Figure female at the port

1.2. Authorship
Work signed by Manuel Ortega Pérez de Monforte, Spanish painter born in 1921.
The signature appears in the lower left corner, and on the reverse there is also a handwritten inscription with the artist's name.

1.3. School and chronology
The work belongs to the Spanish school of the 20th century, within a modern figurative painting with a Mediterranean sensibility.
Due to its technique, color range and composition, it can be placed in the second half of the 20th century.

1.4. Technique and dimensions
Oil on canvas.
Canvas dimensions: 46 x 38 cm.
Overall dimensions with frame: 66 x 56 cm.

2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
The work depicts a female figure in a port environment. The woman stands upright, carrying a large basket or load on her head, in a scene that evokes daily life by the sea.
In the background there are hints of boats, masts, coastal architecture and a luminous atmosphere, treated with soft tones and free brushwork. The composition has a serene, almost poetic beauty, where the figure becomes a symbol of dignity, effort and Mediterranean life.
The palette is built with yellows, whites, pinks, soft greens and pastel tones. The painting conveys light, calm and a very gentle sensibility, close to a modern figuration rooted in post-impressionist origins.

3. STYLE AND CONTEXT
3.1. Style
Within the usual categories, the work can be classified as figurative post-impressionism.
It maintains a recognizable scene, but does not seek detailed realism. The importance lies in light, color, atmosphere and the emotion of the whole.

3.2. Artistic context
The work is framed within the Spanish tradition of the 20th century interested in popular, maritime and Mediterranean scenes.
The female figure, the port and the clear brushwork connect with a pictorial sensibility that values everyday beauty, humble work and the luminosity of the environment.

4. CONDITION
The work is in generally good condition, with normal signs of use and aging.
The pictorial surface preserves a clear and attractive reading. It may show small marks, slight irregularities or occasional superficial dirt, visible in the photographs.
The piece has a special mounting, with the canvas presented on glass, which gives a particular appearance and requires careful handling.
The frame shows slight signs of use, in line with its age and presentation.

5. GUARANTEE AND TRANSPARENCY
It is offered as an original oil on canvas, signed by Manuel Ortega Pérez de Monforte.
The cataloguing is based on the visible signature, the later inscription, the technique, the support and the visual analysis of the work.
Due to the mounting on glass, the shipment will be specially protected and careful, using professional packaging to preserve both the painting and the frame.

6. COLLECTOR'S OPPORTUNITY
A luminous and delicate work, ideal for lovers of 20th-century Spanish painting, port scenes and Mediterranean figuration.
The female figure conveys presence, dignity and simple beauty. It is a kind, elegant work full of sensitivity, perfect for interiors where one seeks a piece with soul, light and artistic character.
A signed work, with a pleasant format and great visual charm.