Luis Ricardo Falero Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Luis Ricardo Falero
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Born	Luis Ricardo Falero May 23, 1851 Granada, Spain
Died	December 7, 1896 (aged 45) London, England
Nationality	Spanish
Education	Paris, London
Known for	Painting

Luis Ricardo Falero (born May 23, 1851 – died December 7, 1896) was a talented Spanish painter. He was known for his beautiful paintings of women. His art often showed scenes from mythology, Middle Eastern inspired places, and fantasy worlds. Falero mostly used oil paints on canvas for his artworks.

His paintings are usually found in private collections in Europe and the United States. However, one of his watercolor paintings, called 'Twin Stars,' is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

About Luis Ricardo Falero
- Falero's Love for Astronomy
- Later Life and Family
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About Luis Ricardo Falero

Falero was born in Granada, Spain. He first planned to join the Spanish Navy. But he soon decided to follow his passion for art instead. This choice was a bit disappointing for his parents.

He then traveled to Paris, France, on foot. There, he studied art, chemistry, and mechanical engineering. The experiments in chemistry and engineering were quite risky. So, Falero chose to focus only on painting. He learned from a famous artist named Gabriel Ferrier. After his time in Paris, he moved to London, England, where he eventually made his home.

Falero's Love for Astronomy

Falero had a special interest in astronomy, which is the study of stars and planets. He often included stars and constellations in his paintings. Some of his famous works showing this interest include "The Marriage of a Comet" and "Twin Stars." His knowledge of space also led him to illustrate books by Camille Flammarion, a well-known astronomer.