JUAN ADSUARA RAMOS (Castellón, 1893 - 1973). "Waterwoman". Plaster. Signed on the left side. Measurements: 16 x 15 x 17 cm. Born in Castellón and encouraged by his school teacher, since he was a child he was exercised in the drawing and in view of his aptitudes he was pensioned by the Provincial Council of Castellón to study in the School of San Fernando of Madrid. In 1912 he obtained the third medal in the National Exhibition of Fine Arts. After returning from military service in his hometown, he made some busts, decorative and monumental sculptures for public buildings. He worked throughout his life and traveled with scholarships and competitions awarded to him. Above all, he was a great admirer of religious imagery, Berruguete being his greatest master. He was an outstanding member of the Valencian avant-garde of the 1930s.

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