Francisco Zúñiga

Francisco Zúñiga (1912–1998) was a Mexican sculptor, painter and university teacher.

Also recorded as Francisco Zuniga; José Jesús Francisco Zúñiga Chavarría; Francisco Zuñiga.

Francisco Zúñiga in brief

Born
1912
Died
1998
Known for
sculptor, painter, university teacher, draftsperson and printmaker
Place of birth
San José
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Overview

Recorded at birth as José de Jesús Francisco Zúñiga Chavarria.

Also worked under the name Aña.

Born at San José in 1912, died at Tlalpan in 1998.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are figurative.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Costa Rica, Netherlands and Mexico City.

Works named in the authority record are Seated Yucatan Woman.

Work by Francisco Zúñiga is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Middelheim Museum and Bryn Mawr College Special Collections.

Distinctions recorded are National Prize for Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francisco Zúñiga”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q351618: Francisco Zúñiga

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