Concha Ibáñez facts for kids
Concha Ibáñez Escobar (born in 1929 – died December 22, 2022) was a talented Spanish artist. She was known for her beautiful landscape paintings and also for illustrating books. Her art showed scenes from many different places around the world.
Who Was Concha Ibáñez?
Concha Ibáñez Escobar, also known as Conxa Ibáñez, was a Spanish painter and writer. She lived a long life, creating art for many years. She was born in 1929 and passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 93.
Painting the World
Concha Ibáñez was especially famous for her landscape paintings. A landscape artist paints pictures of natural scenery, like mountains, rivers, or cities. Concha loved to paint places she visited.
She painted many scenes from different parts of Spain, including:
- Catalonia
- Castile
- Andalusia
- The Balearic Islands
- The Canary Islands
But her travels didn't stop there! She also painted beautiful scenes from other countries, such as:
- Venice, Italy
- Greece
- The Maghreb region (in North Africa)
- Cuba
- New York City, USA
Her paintings helped people see the beauty of these places through her eyes.
Art and Words
Besides her landscape paintings, Concha Ibáñez also created illustrations for books. She used oil paints or engravings to make pictures that went along with the stories and poems of different writers.
Some of the writers whose works she illustrated include:
- Baltasar Porcel
- Miquel de Palol
- Marta Pessarrodona
- Cesareo Rodriguez-Aguilera
- Josep Maria Carandell
Her illustrations helped bring these writers' words to life for readers.
Her Legacy
Concha Ibáñez Escobar left behind a wonderful collection of art. Her paintings and illustrations are a reminder of her talent and her love for exploring the world through art. She is remembered as an important Spanish artist of her time.
See also
In Spanish: Concha Ibáñez para niños
