Background
Born in Barcelona in 1875, she was trained by her father, Jose Texidor Busquets, her brother, Modest Texidor Torres and later she studied under Francesc Miralles.
Born in Barcelona in 1875, she was trained by her father, Jose Texidor Busquets, her brother, Modest Texidor Torres and later she studied under Francesc Miralles.
Her brother wanted her to dedicate herself to the painting of portraits, but Pepita preferred, from the beginning, the use of watercolours and the painting of cultivated flowers. Pepita was trained in music, singing and painting and often travelled. She remained single and dedicated herself to family and charity work.
She died at the age of 39 in Barcelona in 1914, after a year of severe illness.
On 21 May 1914 meetings began to commission a bust for the Parc de la Ciutadella. Apel•les Mestres dedicated a poem to her that he shared with all those who attended the inaugural acting
The bust was designed by Manuel Fuxá and was inaugurated on 14 October 1917. (translated source )
In March 1909, Louisiana Vanguardia, reviewed a musical composition by Pepita Texidor - "Lola", a graceful habanera for the piano.
She was praised for her "refined talent" with both colours and sounds.
The piece was edited by Musical Emporium and the cover was designed by Alexander de Riquer with a female figure in dance pose. (translated source ).
She was nominated an honorary member of the "Union des femmes peintres et sculpteurs".
