1. Esperanza Parada (1928-2011)

Biography: Born in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, she studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. She was married to sculptor Julio López, and her career was closely linked to other figurative artists of her generation.

Work and style: She focused on figurative painting, especially still lifes and domestic scenes. Her style was characterized by sobriety and a delicate use of light. Her paintings convey a sense of calm and everyday life, with a clear influence from classical Spanish painting.

Importance: She was part of the group of figurative artists who defended realism at a time when abstract movements dominated.

2. Amalia Avia (1930-2011)

Biography: Born in Santa Cruz de la Zarza (Toledo), she studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. She was married to painter Lucio Muñoz and was part of a circle of artists linked to realism.

Work and style: She focused on painting streets, old façades, and urban landscapes with a nostalgic tone. Her work is a visual chronicle of Spain’s transformation, especially in Madrid.

Importance: She is one of the main visual chroniclers of 20th-century Spain, capturing urban life with a melancholic and evocative style.

3. María Moreno (1933-2020)

Biography: Born in Madrid, she studied at the School of Fine Arts of San Fernando, where she met Antonio López, whom she later married.

Work and style: Her paintings focus on urban landscapes and still lifes, with meticulous attention to detail and a serene atmosphere.

Importance: Although less known than her husband, her work is a key reference in contemporary figurative painting.

4. Carmen Laffón (1934-2021)

Biography: Born in Seville, she studied at the School of Fine Arts in Seville and Madrid. She was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.

Work and style: She specialized in landscapes of the Guadalquivir River and interior scenes, using a soft color palette and great sensitivity to light.

Importance: She was one of Spain’s leading realist painters, capturing the light and atmosphere of Andalusia.

5. Isabel Quintanilla (1938-2017)

Biography: Born in Madrid, she studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. She was married to sculptor Francisco López and was part of the Spanish realist group.

Work and style: She focused on interiors, everyday objects, and landscapes with precise technique and masterful use of light.

Importance: Her paintings highlight the beauty of everyday life and are known for their sensitivity and precision.