International contemporary art platform12.02.1813–10.09.1894
Carlos Morel
Carlos Morel (1813–1894) was an Argentine painter born in Buenos Aires. He became the first widely recognized painter of Argentina and a representative of costumbrismo in painting. Morel worked mainly in portrait genre. He died in Quilmes.
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Carlos Morel was born on February 12, 1813, in Buenos Aires. He was an Argentine painter and is recognized as the first widely known painter of Argentina. Morel specialized in portrait painting and is considered a representative of costumbrismo in painting. His work is associated with the cultural tradition of Argentina. Carlos Morel passed away on September 10, 1894, in Quilmes. His contribution to South American art is noted as significant, as he was among the first to give national themes a visible artistic expression.
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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: Fernando García del Molino; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.
