# Enrique Gil Guerra - Spanish Costumbrista Painter

> Enrique Gil Guerra (1912-1996), Spanish costumbrista painter, student of Manuel Benedito (disciple of Joaquín Sorolla)

## Authoritative References

- **Wikipedia (ES)**: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrique_Gil_Guerra
- **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5833333
- **Official Website**: https://gilguerra.es

## Available Languages

This website is available in three languages:
- **Spanish (es)**: / (default)
- **English (en)**: /en/
- **Japanese (ja)**: /ja/

## Overview

Enrique Gil Guerra was a Spanish realist painter who specialized in costumbrista subjects—scenes of everyday Spanish life. His work captures the soul of mid-20th century Spain through vibrant depictions of gitanas (Romani women), flamenco dancers, rural landscapes, and portraits.

## Biographical Facts

- **Born**: July 20, 1912 in Madrid, Spain
- **Died**: March 1, 1996 (age 83)
- **Nationality**: Spanish
- **Occupation**: Painter, Art Professor, Publicist

## Artistic Lineage

- **Student of**: Manuel Benedito (1875-1963)
- **Artistic lineage**: Joaquín Sorolla → Manuel Benedito → Enrique Gil Guerra
- **Training**: Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid (graduated 1932)
- **Style**: Spanish realism with luminous Mediterranean palette

## Main Subjects

1. **Gitanas**: Dignified, empathetic portraits of Romani women
2. **Flamenco Dancers (Bailarinas)**: Dynamic representations of flamenco art and movement
3. **Landscapes (Paisajes)**: Rural and urban Spanish scenes with characteristic Mediterranean light
4. **Portraits (Retratos)**: Character studies reflecting social diversity of his era

## Recognition

International recognition with collectors and admirers in:
- United States
- Europe (especially UK, France, Germany)
- Japan

## Family

- **Father**: Enrique Gil Pérez (engraver and goldsmith)
- **Wife**: María Elvira de Loyzaga (artist, daughter of sculptor Pablo de Loyzaga)
- **Son**: Pablo E. Gil-Loyzaga

## Legacy

Gil Guerra's work preserves the memory of transforming Spain, serving as windows to a bygone era and capturing the soul of Spanish culture with technical mastery and tenderness.

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