Biography of Francisco Camilo

by Clara Lee

[no portrait found of him found]

Basic Details

Personal Information 1620, Spain (Madrid) Father died so mother remarried

to a painter. Education: Pedro de las Cuevas

(the step-father) taught him how to paint

Brother was also a painter Francisco Goya

Occupation:Painter Died 1672 Doesn’t have a very many

records of him.

Accomplishments

He was a great artist and was given jobs when he was only 18.

He painted 4 royal portraits, some noble’s portraits and decorated the palace with frescos.

Qualities He had major

painting talents. He made many

accomplishments starting at a young age, and had a interesting way in life.

Your Choice

He painted 4 royal portraits at a young age and was successful as a painter.

He isn’t very well known so I wanted to know something uncommon.

Conclusion

He isn’t very famous but is still recognized as a fabulous painter who lived 52 years. However, I feel that he should have drawn more paintings including a self-portrait.

Bibliography

"Web Gallery of Art, image collection, virtual museum, searchable database of European fine arts (1100-1850)." Web Gallery of Art, image collection, virtual museum, searchable database of European fine arts (1100-1850). 12 Feb. 2009 <http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/c/camilo/biograph.html>.

"Antonio de Pereda." ARTE EN ESPAÑA. 12 Feb. 2009 <http://www.arteespana.com/antoniodepereda.htm>.

"Adoration of the Shepherds." Chazen Museum of Art. 12 Feb. 2009 <http://www.chazen.wisc.edu/popups/pop.asp?ID=13-1-30>.

"Francisco Camilo." Portal de Difusión Artística y Cultural, Internacional. 12 Feb. 2009 <http://www.arteyestilos.net/biografias%20pintores/camilo.htm>.

Slide show created by... Clara Lee 7th grade Mr. Schwagler’s

English Class