Ramona Solier de Lara

RAMONA SOLIER DE LARA (Malaga, active in 1890).
"Portrait of a woman.
Oil on board.
Presents faults in the frame.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 64 x 40 cm; 86 x 63 cm (frame).
This painting of Ramona Solier represents the portrait of profile of a young woman, dressed in traditional attire and adorned with rich ornamental details. The figure stands out for its serenity and for the precision with which the artist has captured the features of the face, the sheen of the fabrics and the texture of the accessories. The model wears a light veil covered with beads and golden coins, as well as large earrings and a red beaded necklace that add a touch of color and exoticism. The dark background highlights the figure, focusing attention on the portrait's expression and character.
Ramona Solier de Lara was a painter born in Malaga. During her artistic career she lived in Madrid, in Justiniano Street, number 3. She participated in the National Exhibition of Fine Arts held in Madrid in 1890, where she presented a work entitled Estudio de mujer. She was part of the circle of disciples of the painter Joaquín Martínez de la Vega, from whom she received her artistic training.