Ramón Torres Méndez
Colombian 19th-century painter (1809–1885) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ramón Torres Méndez (29 August 1809 – 16 December 1885) was a Colombian painter and lithographer considered one of the most prolific and important costumbrismo artists of the 19th century in Colombia,[1][2] best known for his genre works into everyday Colombian life documenting the costumes, occupations, and pastimes of the common people of his time.
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Ramón Torres Méndez | |
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Born | (1809-08-29)29 August 1809 |
Died | 16 December 1885(1885-12-16) (aged 76) Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
Nationality | Neogranadine |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | Costumbrismo |
Spouse | María Coleta Medina Morales (1840-) |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Méndez.