Antonia Bañuelos facts for kids
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Antonia de Bañuelos-Thorndike
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| Born | 1856 |
| Died | 1926 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Antonia de Bañuelos Thorndike (also known as Marquesa de Alcedo) was a talented Spanish painter. She was born in Rome in 1856 and passed away in 1926. Antonia spent most of her life living and working in Paris, France.
Antonia came from an important family; her father was the Earl of Bañuelos. She learned her painting skills from a famous artist named Charles Joshua Chaplin. He was her teacher and helped her develop her artistic talent.
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Early Art Exhibitions
Antonia de Bañuelos started showing her artwork to the public quite early. In 1878, she displayed several of her paintings at the Paris Exposition. This was a very important art show where many artists presented their work.
Gaining Attention in Paris
At the 1878 Paris Exposition, Antonia's portraits really caught people's eye. One of the paintings that got a lot of attention was a portrait of herself. This helped her become known in the art world.
Two years later, in 1880, Antonia de Bañuelos showed more of her art. She exhibited a painting called "A Guitar Player" at another important exhibition. Her work continued to impress art lovers and critics.
Famous Works and Recognition
Antonia de Bañuelos created many beautiful paintings during her career. Two of her most well-known works are The Little Fishers and Study of a laughing baby. These paintings show her skill in capturing everyday life and emotions.
Featured in a Special Book
Her paintings, The Little Fishers and Study of a laughing baby, were so important that they were included in a famous book. This book was called Women Painters of the World. Being featured in such a book was a big honor for a female artist of her time. It showed that her work was recognized globally.
See also
In Spanish: Antonia de Bañuelos Thorndike para niños
