Julio Romero de Torres
Julio Romero de Torres (born November 9, 1874 in Córdoba , † May 10, 1930 ibid) was a Spanish painter of realism .
Among his works there are many paintings of biblical women such as Salome, Judith, Martha, Maria, Ruth and Noemie. He also painted nudes ( La Saeta , Malagueñas , Carceleras , Cante Jondo ), portraits of young women ( El Pecado , La Gracia , La nieta de la Trini , Esclava , Desnudo ) and depictions of Spanish dances.
The Museo Julio Romero de Torres with a large number of his paintings is located in his native city of Cordoba.
His portrait appears on a 100 pesetas banknote, Madrid 7 de April de 1953; the reverse shows a young Spanish woman.
Web links
Commons : Julio Romero de Torres - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Museo Julio Romero de Torres - Cordoba (Spanish / English), original museum page with online preview of 80 paintings
- Museos de Cordoba: Julio Romero de Torres Museum (engl.)
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Torres, Julio Romero de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 9, 1874 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cordoba (Spain) |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 10, 1930 |
| Place of death | Cordoba (Spain) |