Gonzalo Morales Sáurez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gonzalo Morales
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Morales in 2005
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Gonzalo Morales Sáurez
July 9, 1945 |
| Died | December 22, 2017 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Costa Rican |
| Education | Royal Academy of Arts, Madrid Spain |
| Known for | Painting, Drawing, Sculpture |
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Notable work
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Jacket de cuero (1975) Retrato de rosa (1996) |
| Movement | Photorealism |
| Spouse(s) | Nieves Mateo |
Gonzalo Morales Sáurez (born July 9, 1945 – died December 22, 2017) was a famous painter from Costa Rica. He was known for his amazing hyper-realistic art. This means his paintings looked almost exactly like real photographs! He showed his incredible artwork in many museums and art galleries across Europe and the Americas.
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Life and Art of Gonzalo Morales
Early Life and Education
Gonzalo Morales Sáurez was born in San José, Costa Rica, in 1945. Art ran in his family, as his father, Gonzalo Morales Alvarado, was also a painter. Gonzalo learned a lot about art from his dad when he was young.
Later, he traveled to Spain to continue his art studies. He went to the Royal Academy of Arts in Madrid. He also studied at the School of Murals in San Cugat, Barcelona. These schools helped him become the skilled artist he was.
Where to See His Art
Gonzalo Morales's paintings are displayed in many different countries. You can find his works in places like Spain, France, the USA, Mexico, and several countries in Central and South America. These include Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.
In his home country of Costa Rica, many public places and museums have his art. Some of these include the Costa Rican Parliament (Asamblea Legislativa), the National Museum (Museo Nacional), and the Museum of Costa Rican Art (Museo de Arte Costarricense). The Central Bank (Banco Central de Costa Rica) also has some of his pieces.
His Legacy
Gonzalo Morales passed away on December 22, 2017. He died from a heart attack at his home in San José, Costa Rica. His detailed and realistic paintings continue to be admired by many people around the world. He left behind a wonderful collection of art that shows his unique talent.
Gallery
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Girl in front of Mirror
See also
In Spanish: Gonzalo Morales Sáurez para niños
