Manuel Tolsá

Manuel Tolsá (1757–1816) was a Spanish architect, sculptor and painter.

Also recorded as Manuel Tolsá Sarrión; Manuel Tolsa Sarrion; Manuel Tolsa; Manuel Vicente Tolsá Sarrión.

Overview

Born at Enguera in 1757, died at Mexico City in 1816.

In detail

Manuel Tolsá studied at Reial Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sant Carles de València and Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Vicent Gascó i Massot and Antoni Gilabert Fornés are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Veracruz.

Works named in the authority record are Hospicio Cabañas, El Caballito and Palacio de Minería.

Work by Manuel Tolsá is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional de Arte.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Manuel Tolsá”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1374668: Manuel Tolsá

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