Manuel Acevedo (or Acebedo, 1744–1800) was a Spanish painter who was born in
Madrid
Madrid ( , ) is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and ...
. He was a disciple of
Jose Lopez, but by diligently copying the works of the best painters he soon surpassed his master. He painted historical and religious subjects, and was much employed in Madrid.
Bermudez mentions a "John the Baptist" and a "St. Francis" by him in the chapel of the hospital of
La Latina
La Latina is a historic neighborhood in the Centro district of downtown Madrid, Spain. La Latina occupies the place of the oldest area in Madrid, the Islamic citadel inside the city walls, with narrow streets and large squares. It is administrat ...
at Madrid. He died in 1800.
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1744 births
1800 deaths
Painters from Madrid
18th-century Spanish painters
18th-century Spanish male artists
Spanish male painters
Painters from the Community of Madrid
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