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María Luisa de la Riva y Callol-Muñoz
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Born
María Luisa de la Riva y Callol

(1865-04-04)4 April 1865
Zaragoza, Spain
Died 22 September 1926(1926-09-22) (aged 61)
Madrid, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Known for Painting
Spouse(s) Domingo Muñoz Cuesta

María Luisa de la Riva y Callol-Muñoz (1865−1926) was a talented Spanish painter. She was known for her beautiful artworks, especially those featuring flowers and still life scenes. Her work was shown in many important exhibitions around the world.

About María Luisa de la Riva

María Luisa de la Riva was born on April 4, 1865, in a city called Zaragoza, Spain. She loved art from a young age. To become a great painter, she studied with famous artists like Ricardo Bellver and Antonio Pérez Rubio. She later married another painter named Domingo Muñoz.

Exhibitions and Awards

María Luisa de la Riva was very active in the art world. She often showed her paintings at the National Exhibitions of Fine Arts in Spain. These were big events where artists could show their best work. She won several medals there, which was a great honor. She received medals in 1887, 1895, 1897, and 1901.

Her art was also shown internationally. In 1893, her work was part of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Her paintings were displayed in the Woman's Building, a special place to highlight the achievements of women. She also exhibited her art at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, France, in 1889.

Artistic Groups

María Luisa de la Riva was a member of several important art groups. She joined the Union of Women Painters and Sculptors in Vienna. She was also part of the Society of Artists in Berlin and the Society of Artists in Vienna. Being a member of these groups showed her importance in the art community.

Later Life and Legacy

María Luisa de la Riva passed away in Madrid, Spain, on September 22, 1926. Today, some of her beautiful paintings are kept in the Museo del Prado, a famous art museum in Spain. Her work continues to be admired for its detail and beauty.

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