Manuel Álvarez
Manuel Francisco Álvarez de la Peña (1727–1797), Spanish sculptor, was born in Salamanca. He followed classical models so closely that he was styled by his countrymen El Griego, "The Greek." His works, which are very numerous, are chiefly to be found at Madrid.
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Manuel Álvarez
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- Full name
- Manuel Francisco Álvarez de la Peña.
- Born
- 1727. · Salamanca.
- Died
- 1797. · Madrid.
- Nationality
- Spain.
- Occupation
- sculptor.
- Education
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.
- Known for
- Fountain of Apollo.
- Languages
- Spanish.
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Manuel Francisco Álvarez de la Peña (1727–1797), Spanish sculptor, was born in Salamanca. He followed classical models so closely that he was styled by his countrymen El Griego, "The Greek." His works, which are very numerous, are chiefly to be found at Madrid.
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Manuel Álvarez studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. The recorded working language is Spanish. Works named in the authority record are Fountain of Apollo. Work by Manuel Álvarez is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado.
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- 1.Alvarez, Don Manuel. 774.
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