La Esfera: Spain’s Prestigious Illustrated Magazine in the Early 20th Century

La Esfera was a highly influential and prestigious Spanish weekly magazine, published from 1914 to 1931. Considered one of the most important publications of its era, it was a “magazine of information and art” that set a new standard for quality and content in Spanish journalism.

The magazine covered a wide array of topics, including politics, literature, science, and society, but it was particularly distinguished by its stunning visual presentation. Each issue featured a wealth of high-quality photographs, drawings, and illustrations, making it a valuable visual record of its time. It attracted contributions from some of the most prominent writers and artists of the period, cementing its reputation as a leading cultural and intellectual force.

Today, La Esfera is regarded as a crucial historical document, providing a unique glimpse into the social, political, and artistic life of Spain during a period of significant change, spanning from the First World War to the eve of the Second Spanish Republic.

Here is a collection of beautiful covers from La Esfera, showcasing the elegance and cultural sophistication of early 20th-century Spain.

Cover of La Esfera, 1914

Cover of La Esfera, 1914

Cover of La Esfera, April 1914

Cover of La Esfera, January 3, 1914

Cover of La Esfera, February 13, 1915

Cover of La Esfera, January 30, 1915

Cover of La Esfera, October 16, 1915

Cover of La Esfera, September 1915

Cover of La Esfera, Ad for Heno de Pravia soap, 1916

Cover of La Esfera, April 22, 1916

Cover of La Esfera, January 1, 1916

Cover of La Esfera, January 1916

Cover of La Esfera, June 1916

Cover of La Esfera, March 1916

Cover of La Esfera, Petróleo Gal, 1916

Cover of La Esfera, September 2, 1916

Cover of La Esfera, May 19, 1917

Cover of La Esfera, August 31, 1918

Cover of La Esfera, May 4, 1918

Cover of La Esfera, August 14, 1920

Cover of La Esfera, June 26, 1920 copy

Cover of La Esfera, November 5, 1921

Cover of La Esfera, February 4, 1922

Cover of La Esfera, November 25, 1922

Cover of La Esfera, September 9, 1922

Cover of La Esfera, 1925

Cover of La Esfera, circa 1925

Cover of La Esfera, November 28, 1925

Cover of La Esfera, 1926

Cover of La Esfera, 1926

Cover of La Esfera, 1927

Cover of La Esfera, 1928

Cover of La Esfera, 1928

Cover of La Esfera, 1928

Cover of La Esfera, 1928

Cover of La Esfera, December 29, 1928

Cover of La Esfera, March 24, 1928

Cover of La Esfera, 1930

Cover of La Esfera, 1931

Cover of La Esfera, Final Number, January 17, 1931