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| | name = Melchor Méndez Magariños | |||
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| | birth_place = ], Spain | |||
| | death_date = {{Death date and age|1945|11|28|1885|11|16|df=y}} | |||
| | death_place = ], Argentina | |||
| | nationality = Spanish, Uruguayan | |||
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| | works = El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Melchor Méndez Magariños''' (b. November 16, 1885, ], Spain – d. November 28, 1945, ], Argentina) was a prominent Uruguayan painter known for his contributions to the artistic landscape of Uruguay. His works, characterized by their strong emotional and visual impact, remain significant in the history of Latin American art.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Artista: Melchor Méndez Magariños |url=https://mnav.gub.uy/cms.php?a=278 |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales |language=es}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Early |
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| ⚫ | Melchor Méndez Magariños was born on November 16, 1885, in Pontevedra, Spain. In 1889, his family settled in Uruguay. Later, after relocating to Argentina, he studied drawing under Pío Collivadino and continued his artistic education at the National School of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. While in Buenos Aires, he collaborated on the execution of murals at the Teatro Colón. In Uruguay, he contributed to the paintings in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament of the Montevideo Cathedral.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| ⚫ | == Early life and education == | ||
| Méndez Magariños was also an accomplished engraver. Among his notable works is El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental, currently displayed in the Legislative Palace of Uruguay.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biografia de Melchor Méndez Magariños |url=https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/m/mendez_magarinos.htm |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=www.biografiasyvidas.com}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | Melchor Méndez Magariños was born on November 16, 1885, in Pontevedra, Spain. In 1889, his family settled in Uruguay. Later, after relocating to Argentina, he studied drawing under ] and continued his artistic education at the National School of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. While in Buenos Aires, he collaborated on the execution of ] at the ]. In Uruguay, he contributed to the paintings in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament of the Montevideo Cathedral.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| Méndez Magariños was sent to Europe on an official mission by the Uruguayan government, where he attended the workshop of André Lhote and experienced the influence of artists such as Raoul Dufy and Othon Friesz.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Argul |first=José Pedro |title=Las artes plásticas del Uruguay, ediciones Barreiro y Ramos |year=1966}}</ref> In Germany, he created a series of watercolors. His works, addressing various themes, ranged from historical and traditional Uruguayan subjects to local and European landscapes and religious motifs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Arte de la Argentina - El portal de artistas argentinos, museos, salones y principales galerías |url=https://artedelaargentina.com/disciplinas/artista/pintura/melchor-mendez-magarinos |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=artedelaargentina.com}}</ref> | Méndez Magariños was also an accomplished ]. Among his notable works is El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental, currently displayed in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biografia de Melchor Méndez Magariños |url=https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/m/mendez_magarinos.htm |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=www.biografiasyvidas.com}}</ref> | ||
| Méndez Magariños was sent to Europe on an official mission by the Uruguayan government, where he attended the workshop of ] and experienced the influence of artists such as ] and ].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Argul |first=José Pedro |title=Las artes plásticas del Uruguay, ediciones Barreiro y Ramos |year=1966}}</ref> In Germany, he created a series of ]. His works, addressing various themes, ranged from historical and traditional Uruguayan subjects to local and European landscapes and religious motifs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Arte de la Argentina - El portal de artistas argentinos, museos, salones y principales galerías |url=https://artedelaargentina.com/disciplinas/artista/pintura/melchor-mendez-magarinos |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=artedelaargentina.com}}</ref> | |||
| In addition to his painting, Méndez Magariños wrote articles on art for magazines such as Perseo and Cruz del Sur and contributed to Uruguayan newspapers. He was a costumbrista painter, characterized by a blend of caricature and a childlike quality in his style.<ref name=":1" /> | In addition to his painting, Méndez Magariños wrote articles on art for magazines such as Perseo and Cruz del Sur and contributed to Uruguayan newspapers. He was a costumbrista painter, characterized by a blend of caricature and a childlike quality in his style.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| == Artistic |
== Artistic style and career == | ||
| Méndez Magariños was renowned for his exploration of various themes and techniques, which evolved over the course of his career. During his time in Europe, his art reflected a fusion of Fauvist and Post-Impressionist influences. His works often featured vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and a strong emotional resonance. They reflect influences from European modernism while maintaining a distinctively Uruguayan character. | Méndez Magariños was renowned for his exploration of various themes and techniques, which evolved over the course of his career. During his time in Europe, his art reflected a fusion of ] and ] influences. His works often featured vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and a strong emotional resonance. They reflect influences from European ] while maintaining a distinctively Uruguayan character. He participated in numerous exhibitions in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Paris, ], and ]. His paintings are celebrated for their ability to bridge cultural and historical narratives, offering a rich visual language that resonates beyond geographical boundaries.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| He participated in numerous exhibitions in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Paris, Havana, and Baltimore. His notable work, El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental, is currently displayed in the Legislative Palace in Uruguay. This piece exemplifies his connection to the "Planismo" movement of the 1920s, a key pictorial style focused on the depiction of native landscapes through intense chromatic planes, reflecting Fauvist and Post-Impressionist heritage.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| == Legacy and Collections == | |||
| The Uruguayan government acquired his work El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental, which is currently displayed in the Legislative Palace. His other works are housed in various official museums and numerous private collections worldwide. His paintings are celebrated for their ability to bridge cultural and historical narratives, offering a rich visual language that resonates beyond geographical boundaries.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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| Melchor Méndez Magariños | |
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| Born | (1885-11-16)16 November 1885 Pontevedra, Spain |
| Died | 28 November 1945(1945-11-28) (aged 60) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | Spanish, Uruguayan |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental |
| Movement | Costumbrista, Fauvism, Post-Impressionism |
Melchor Méndez Magariños (b. November 16, 1885, Pontevedra, Spain – d. November 28, 1945, Buenos Aires, Argentina) was a prominent Uruguayan painter known for his contributions to the artistic landscape of Uruguay. His works, characterized by their strong emotional and visual impact, remain significant in the history of Latin American art.
Early life and education
Melchor Méndez Magariños was born on November 16, 1885, in Pontevedra, Spain. In 1889, his family settled in Uruguay. Later, after relocating to Argentina, he studied drawing under Pío Collivadino and continued his artistic education at the National School of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. While in Buenos Aires, he collaborated on the execution of murals at the Teatro Colón. In Uruguay, he contributed to the paintings in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament of the Montevideo Cathedral.
Méndez Magariños was also an accomplished engraver. Among his notable works is El Éxodo del Pueblo Oriental, currently displayed in the Legislative Palace of Uruguay.
Méndez Magariños was sent to Europe on an official mission by the Uruguayan government, where he attended the workshop of André Lhote and experienced the influence of artists such as Raoul Dufy and Othon Friesz. In Germany, he created a series of watercolors. His works, addressing various themes, ranged from historical and traditional Uruguayan subjects to local and European landscapes and religious motifs.
In addition to his painting, Méndez Magariños wrote articles on art for magazines such as Perseo and Cruz del Sur and contributed to Uruguayan newspapers. He was a costumbrista painter, characterized by a blend of caricature and a childlike quality in his style.
Artistic style and career
Méndez Magariños was renowned for his exploration of various themes and techniques, which evolved over the course of his career. During his time in Europe, his art reflected a fusion of Fauvist and Post-Impressionist influences. His works often featured vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and a strong emotional resonance. They reflect influences from European modernism while maintaining a distinctively Uruguayan character. He participated in numerous exhibitions in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Paris, Havana, and Baltimore. His paintings are celebrated for their ability to bridge cultural and historical narratives, offering a rich visual language that resonates beyond geographical boundaries.
References
- ^ "Artista: Melchor Méndez Magariños". Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "Biografia de Melchor Méndez Magariños". www.biografiasyvidas.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- Argul, José Pedro (1966). Las artes plásticas del Uruguay, ediciones Barreiro y Ramos.
- ^ "Arte de la Argentina - El portal de artistas argentinos, museos, salones y principales galerías". artedelaargentina.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
External links
- Melchor Méndez Magariños on MutualArt
- Pintores Uruguayos: MELCHOR MÉNDEZ MAGARIÑOS
- Melchor Méndez Magariños on Picryl