Dolors Anglada I Sarriera

Place: Barcelona

Born: 1893

Death: 1984

Biography:

Dolors Anglada i Sarriera, commonly known as Lola Anglada, was a Spanish writer, comics artist, and illustrator born in Barcelona in 1893. She is considered one of the most important writers of the pre-war era and the last of the classical Catalan illustrators of the 20th century.

Early Life and Career

Lola Anglada studied at La Llotja de Barcelona with Joan Llaverias and Antoni Utrillo, who helped her get her first exposure in the Sala Parés and in the weekly magazine ¡Cu-Cut!. She later entered the academy Francesc d' A. Galí, where she met Joan Miró and Cristōfol Ricard, with whom she established close friendships both personally and artistically.

Artistic Works and Legacy

Lola Anglada collaborated with several children's magazines, including En Jordi, En Patufet, La Nuri (set up by Anglada herself), and La Mainada. Her character "El més petit de tots" ("the smallest of all of them") is a symbol of Catalan national identity of that period. Some of her notable works include:

• Contes del Paradís, 1920
• En Peret, 1928, illustrated by herself
• Margarida, 1929, illustrated by herself
• Monsenyor Llangardaix, 1929
• Narcís, 1930
• El més petit de tots, 1937, illustrated by herself

Lola Anglada was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi in 1981, granted by the Generalitat de Catalunya. She also received the Medal of Cultural Merit of the Diputació de Barcelona in 1975 and the Medal of the Promotion of the Decorative Arts in 1980.

Museums and Collections

Lola Anglada's work can be found in various museums, including the Can Llopis Romanticism Museum of Sitges, which houses her collection of dolls. Her personal collection is preserved in the Photographic Archive of Barcelona. For more information about Lola Anglada and her work, visit Wikioo.org or Wikipedia. Some of her notable works can be found in the Museu Government Art Collection, which includes paintings by famous artists such as John Hoyland, Andy Warhol, and Sam Francis. Visit Wikioo.org to explore more about these artists and their works. Lola Anglada's legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and writers. Her contributions to Catalan culture have been recognized, and her work remains an important part of Spanish artistic heritage.