Thursday, December 20, 2012

Francisco Bayeu y Subias - The Canal Bridge in Madrid [1784]


Francisco Bayeu y Subias (Zaragoza, March 9, 1734 - August 4, 1795) was a Spanish painter, active in a Neoclassic style, whose main subjects were religious and historical themes. In 1767 he was named court painter for Charles III, king of Spain. He was involved in the decoration of various Royal palaces near Madrid. He helped provide designs for tapestries. 

[Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid - Oil on canvas, 36 x 95 cm]

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