In Europe, primarily in Italy, there were a few women who successfully dedicated themselves to painting around the Renaissance, generally daughters or relatives of renowned artists who had a studio in which to create their paintings. This trend grew timidly over the years, also in America and Cuba, where artists such as Concepción Mercier (1861-1935), Rita Matilde de la Pezuela, and Juana Borrero (1877-1896) had already developed a commendable, if not extensive, body of work in the 19th century.

Regarding Luisa Fernández Morell, it is known that she was born in Havana in 1897 and lived there until after 1952. She distinguished herself as an artist and also as a teacher, possessing a luminous style that she consolidated throughout her academic training, which would not be limited to national borders. Her work asserts a feminine perspective on the landscape and figures she captured, which exerted a certain influence on later artists.

Although he had graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, he showed an interest in artistic creation from an early age and studied at the Academy of San Alejandro, where he achieved excellent results. He continued his education in Italy, combining artistic and language studies, the latter at the Victor Emmanuel III Academy. He later traveled to the United States, where he perfected the painting techniques he already used, complementing the knowledge he had acquired.

By 1927, she had returned to Cuba and began working as a professor at the San Alejandro Academy, holding several positions, contributing to the comprehensive education of her students. Her watercolors were recognized by specialized critics, for which she received, among others, the Color Prize from the Ministry of Education and the Círculo de Bellas Artes of Havana.

Among her artistic styles are watercolor and landscapes, as well as florals, with their morphological and chromatic variations. Some of her works are housed in the National Museum of Fine Arts and the San Alejandro Academy, among other institutions. The San Alejandro campus, in particular, preserves a fond memory of this artist, her personality, and her creative and educational work.