Elvira Medina facts for kids

Elvira Medina Castro (born July 31, 1911 – died 1998) was a talented Spanish artist. She was known for her sculptures and her skill in painting portraits of people.

Early Life and Artistic Family

Elvira Medina Castro was born in a town called Serrada in Spain. She came from a family that loved art and culture. Her father, César de Medina Bocos, was a poet. Her brother, José Luis Medina, also became a sculptor, just like her.

Her Artistic Journey

Elvira Medina worked in both sculpture and painting. Painting became her main focus. She had her very first solo art show in 1956 in a city called Valladolid. After that, more people learned about her art.

Later, she also showed her work in Madrid. She moved to Madrid in 1967. In Madrid, she took part in a big art event. It was called the 1st Hispano-American Art Biennial. This event was held at the National Museum of Contemporary Art. It lasted from October 1951 to February 1952.

Awards and Recognition

In 1976, Elvira Medina won an important award. She received the Preciados Gallery Prize. This prize was part of the San Isidro Plastic Arts Contest. The contest was organized by the National Association of Painters and Sculptors. The City Council of Madrid also helped with the event.

Famous Portraits

Elvira Medina is especially famous for her portraits. She painted many well-known people. Two of her most famous portraits are of Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and the Marqués de Lozoya. One of her paintings, a portrait of Count Albert Thill, is displayed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the United States.

Her Legacy

Elvira Medina Castro's artistic contributions are still remembered. On March 7, 2008, the City Council of Valladolid honored her. They named a street in the city after her. This shows how important her work was to her home country.

See also

For more information in Spanish: Elvira Medina para niños