Emilio Álvarez Díaz (1879-1952) - Conversaciones íntimas

Signed at the bottom

The work is presented framed

Work dimensions: 27 x 35 cm.

Frame dimensions: 45 x 53 cm.

The painting is in good conservation condition

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Artist’s Biography:

Emilio Álvarez Díaz (Buenos Aires, June 21, 1879 – Madrid, July 5, 1952) was a Hispano-Argentine painter of the 20th century. He emigrated with his family to Madrid as a child, where he became a pupil of Emilio Ordóñez. His work was heavily influenced by Goya, Lucas Velázquez, and Fortuny. He practiced painting and sculpture, excelling in themes such as majismo, still lifes, landscapes, and Orientalist scenes, particularly with motifs of Moors on horseback. He was characterized by a style that echoes the Goyesque school and traditional Spanish motifs. Due to his shy nature, he rarely participated in exhibitions or competitions. Some of his works are unsigned or bear altered signatures to increase their value.

His work is valued and appears in collections and auctions, including typical Goyesque scenes and Orientalist landscapes. Emilio Álvarez Díaz remains a significant figure in Spanish and Argentine art of the first half of the 20th century.