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César Valverde Vega became one of Costa Rica's most important 20th century artists thanks to his extensive work in painting as well as his experience as a lawyer, government official, author and teacher.
When It All BeganValverde was born in San José on March 8, 1928 to parents César Valverde Monestel and Hilma Vega Jiménez. Part of his early life was shaped by a trip he took with his mother to the United States, where his father had gone before he was born. After he returned to Costa Rica, Valverde attended high school, ultimately graduating from the University of Costa Rica.
Against FamilyOver the course of his education, Valverde studied a wide variety of topics. While he was a university student, he took courses in law thanks to pressure from his father, who thought that art was not an appropriate subject for his son to study. Against the wishes of his father, however, Valverde also received a degree in fine arts. He also studied both law and art in Europe, traveling to Spain, France and Italy.
Full Time Art
Following the completion of his education, Valverde worked in the planning office of the Costa Rican government. In the 1970's, however, he began to devote himself full-time to painting, returning to the University of Costa Rica to serve as a professor of fine arts and director of the institution's art school. He ultimately returned to government service, however, as he was appointed deputy minister of culture under President Rodrigo Carazo, serving from 1978 to 1982.
Female FigureThroughout his career, Valverde won several important awards for his painting, including the National Prize for Painting on two separate occasions. One important theme in his work is the female figure, as many of his pieces feature a prototypical female face. Some of his work can be seen in the offices of the Costa Rican legislature, the Comptroller General of the Republic, the Bar Association, the National Register and La Universidad Autónoma de Centro America.
In addition to his paintings, Valverde published several books, including "The Murals of César Valverde," the novella "The Happy Indolence" and three books of essays.
Valverde died on December 3, 1998, succumbing to peritonitis at the Calderón Guardia Hospital in San José. | |
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