Francisco Valencia Soler (1936-2023) - Viejo de la Alberca

Signed by the artist on the back and also titled "Old Man of the Pool"

The painting is in good condition.

The work is presented framed (the frame has some flaws).

Artwork dimensions: 46 cm height x 33 cm width.

Frame dimensions: 63 cm height x 51 cm width.

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BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST:

Francisco Valencia Soler was a prominent Spanish painter, best known for his hyperrealist style and his connection to the city of Alzira.

He was born in Valencia in 1936 and passed away recently, on June 14, 2023, at the age of 87.

He began his training and professional career in the art studio of the Cartonajes Suñer company in Alzira. Subsequently, he decided to devote himself fully to painting, self-taught.

He specialized in realism and hyperrealism, capturing with great detail landscapes, everyday scenes, and portraits.

Recognition: In March 2023, months before his death, the Municipal Museum of Alzira dedicated him a significant retrospective exhibition that reviewed his extensive career.