ORBEGOZO (Aranjuez, Madrid, 1908 - Madrid, 1995). "Couple... Lot 32

ORBEGOZO (Aranjuez, Madrid, 1908 - Madrid, 1995). "Couple at the Puerta del Sol". Humorous ink and watercolor drawing on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Presents some damage to the paper. Measurements: 19 x 16 cm; 32,5 x 26,5 cm (frame). Pharmacist by training, soon Antonio Orbegozo Urruela made his debut in the weekly "Buen Humor". Later he collaborated with other publications such as "Blanco y Negro", "Bromas y Veras", "Gracia y Justicia" and in "Gutierrez". He won the first prize in the Salón de Humoristas of 1935. During the Civil War he drew posters and collaborated in La Trinchera/La Ametralladora. After the Civil War he was one of the founders of the newspaper Marca, dedicating himself to jokes and sports cartoons. He also drew cartoons in the newspaper "Arriba" and collaborated in Radio Nacional de España and Agencia Logos.