Agustín Esteve facts for kids
Agustín Esteve y Marqués (born May 12, 1753 – died 1830) was a talented Spanish painter. He was especially known for his portraits. Esteve worked mostly for the Royal family in Madrid, Spain.
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A Spanish Royal Painter
Agustín Esteve was a special artist who painted portraits for the Spanish Royal family. He was very good at capturing people's likenesses. Esteve was also influenced by the famous Spanish painter, Francisco Goya. He even made many copies of Goya's portraits.
One of Esteve's most famous works is the portrait of the Countess of San Andrés de Parma. He also painted Condesa de Lerena, Mª Josefa Piscatori Díaz de Lavandero around 1800.
Early Life and Training
Esteve was born in Valencia, Spain, on May 12, 1753. His father might have been a sculptor, also named Agustín Esteve. He grew up in Valencia and studied art there. He attended the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos.
In 1772, Esteve won a first prize for a drawing. This was in the Painting department at Madrid's Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. However, in 1778, he tried again for a first prize in painting but did not win.
Artistic Influences
When Esteve began his career, a style called neoclassicism was very popular in Madrid. This style was led by an artist named Anton Raphael Mengs. However, as the 1700s ended, Esteve also started to be influenced by Goya's unique style.
Working for the King
On June 14, 1800, the King officially named Esteve a "Painter to the Court." This was a special job working directly for the Royal family. He received a salary of 6,000 reals. This was less than what some other painters earned, and much less than Francisco Goya's 65,000 reals. Even so, it showed he was a respected artist.
See also
In Spanish: Agustín Esteve para niños
