representative work
The Spanish term 'obra representativa' translates to 'representative work' in English. It is often used in a cultural or artistic context to refer to a piece of work (such as a book, movie, painting, etc.) that is a prime or typical example of an artist's or author's work. It can also imply a work that accurately depicts or represents a certain style, period, genre, or group.
'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is a representative work of Gabriel García Márquez.
This sentence is stating that the novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is a work that accurately encapsulates or represents the style and themes of Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez.
The representative work of Picasso is 'Guernica'.
In this example, it's noted that 'Guernica' is the work most representative of the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, implying it encompasses his stylistic traits and thematic concerns.
What is the representative work of your artistic career?
This sentence is a question asking an individual (presumably an artist) about their most significant or defining work within their artistic career.