Paintings by Ignacio López

While looking Jorge's tour of Spain and Portugal in May 1962, I came across this:

"Recently, the Murcian painter Ignacio López welcomed the American collectors Tex Compton and Jorge Bolet to his studio in Alcantarilla. Their purpose was to acquire some of his most recent works, several commissioned by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Mr Robert McNamara, and to simultaneously arrange an exhibition of the artist's work in California." 

Linea (Murcia, Spain), 23 May 1962

Ignacio López Gómez, known by the artist signature NACHO (born 1936), was a Spanish painter recognised for his symbolic, figurative oil paintings. His distinctive works often feature bright colour palettes, such as his notable painting Buho colorista [Owl] (1980–1990), and narrative subjects like La chica del tocado rubio.

Jorge was then to go to London.

29 May 1962 (aged 47)

Royal Festival Hall, London

Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57, Appassionata, Liszt’s B minor sonata and Chopin’s Third Sonata

(His London solo début was on 18 December 1955, also in the Festival Hall.)