74 - GENARO LAHUERTA (Valencia, 1905–1985).

GENARO LAHUERTA (Valencia, 1905–1985). "Beach." Watercolor on paper. Signed. Measurements: 12 x 13 cm; 30 x 35 cm (frame). Lahuerta began his studies at the School of Arts and Crafts in Valencia, later enrolling, in 1919, at the San Carlos School of Fine Arts. Upon completing his training, he began his career as an illustrator for various publications of the time. In 1928, he held his first solo exhibition at the Sala Blava in Valencia, and the following year he organized his first solo exhibition in Barcelona at the Sala Parés. In 1932, after winning a third medal at the National Fine Arts Exhibition, he received a scholarship to undertake a study trip through several European countries. In 1943, he won a second medal at the National Exhibition, and five years later, a first medal, thereby cementing his success with both critics and the public. In 1953, the General Directorate of African Territories awarded him a scholarship to paint in the Spanish Sahara. Throughout his life, he was a member of the San Carlos Academy in Valencia, the San Jorge Academy in Barcelona, the Santa Isabel de Hungría Academy in Seville, and the San Fernando Academy in Madrid. Among other honors, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Academy of Arts, Sciences, and Letters in Paris, and in Spain, the Ministry of Education and Science awarded him the Medal of Merit in Fine Arts. His works are currently on display at the Reina Sofía Museum, the Bilbao and Asturias Museums of Fine Arts, the Ateneo de Madrid, Valencia City Hall, and in various private Spanish collections, such as that of the Bank of Spain.