Antonio Gisbert

Antonio Gisbert Pérez (1834–1901) was a Spanish artist situated on the cusp between the realist and romantic movements in art. He was known for painting pictures of important events in a country's history in a realistic style, yet clearly with a political aim as well; his variance in styles puts him in the Spanish eclectic school of painters. He generally tried to promote liberal causes in his politics and paintings.

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Early life

Gisbert was born in Alcoy on December 19, 1834. He began his artistic studies at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid in 1846, working under José de Madrazo y Agudo.

Director of the Museo del Prado

Gisbert became the first Director of the Museo del Prado in Madrid in 1868. He stayed in that position until 1873, when he moved permanently to Paris. He would die there on November 27, 1901.

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