Vieira Lusitano

Vieira Lusitano (1699–1783) was an engineer, painter and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Francisco I Vieira De Mattos; Francisco, I Vieira de Mattos; Francisco Vieira Lusitano; Francisco Vieira de Matos; Lusitano Vieira De Mattos; Francisco Vieira de Mattos the Elder.

Vieira Lusitano in brief

Born: 1699
Died: 1783
Known for: engineer, painter, graphic artist and printmaker
Place of birth: Lisbon

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In detail
Sources

Overview

Also worked under the name Vieira Lusitano.

Born at Lisbon in 1699, died at Lisbon in 1783.

In detail

the recorded working language is Portuguese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Portugal. Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Vieira Lusitano is recorded in the collections of National Museum of Ancient Art, Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Palace of Mafra, Royal Palace of Aranjuez and Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves House-Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Saint James of the Sword.

Sources

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1.
“Vieira Lusitano”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q10390524: Vieira Lusitano
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