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El Greco
Greek-born Spanish Mannerist Painter, 1541-1614
Considered a representative of late Renaissance Spanish art, El Greco was actually born in Greece, on the island of Crete. After studying in Venice under Titian, El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain in 1577. At the time he was wildly popular, his emotionally religious paintings being just the ticket for the hometown of the Spanish Inquisition. After his death his work was largely ignored until the beginning of the 20th century; now he considered one of the inspired geniuses of Western art. His distinctive style features bold shapes and colors, with elongated and slightly distorted figures.
In Toledo El Greco was in constant demand and liked living large: he maintained a private orchestra to accompany his meals.
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Painting ID:: 53584
St Louis,King of France,with a Page
mk233
1590
Oil on canvas
120x96.5cm
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Painting ID:: 53586
A Cardinal
mk233
c.1600
Oil on canvas
170.8x108cm
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Painting ID:: 53587
Autonio de Covarrubias
mk233
c.1600
oil o ncanvas
55x67cm
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Painting ID:: 53588
Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino y Arteaga
mk233
c.1609
Oil on canvas
112.1x86.1cm
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Painting ID:: 53589
Nobleman with his Hand on his chest
mk2333
1583-1585
Oil on canvas
81x66cm
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El Greco
Greek-born Spanish Mannerist Painter, 1541-1614
Considered a representative of late Renaissance Spanish art, El Greco was actually born in Greece, on the island of Crete. After studying in Venice under Titian, El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain in 1577. At the time he was wildly popular, his emotionally religious paintings being just the ticket for the hometown of the Spanish Inquisition. After his death his work was largely ignored until the beginning of the 20th century; now he considered one of the inspired geniuses of Western art. His distinctive style features bold shapes and colors, with elongated and slightly distorted figures.
In Toledo El Greco was in constant demand and liked living large: he maintained a private orchestra to accompany his meals.
. Related Artists to El Greco: | Alvan Fisher | Archibald M Willard | Albert Anker | KONRAD von Soest | Axel Johan Fagerplan |
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