Pablo Burchard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pablo Burchard
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| Born | November 4, 1875 Santiago, Chile
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| Died | July 13, 1964 (aged 88) Santiago, Chile
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| Occupation | Painter, professor |
Pablo Burchard (born November 4, 1875 – died July 13, 1964) was a famous Chilean painter. He was known for his unique art style and for teaching many young artists.
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Who Was Pablo Burchard?
Pablo Burchard was born in Santiago, Chile. His father, Teodoro Burchard Haeberle, was a German architect. Teodoro came to Chile around 1855 and brought the Gothic style of building with him. Pablo's mother was María Luisa Eggeling Metzger.
A Talented Teacher
Pablo Burchard loved to share his knowledge of art. He became a professor at the University of Chile's School of Fine Arts. He taught there for many years, from 1932 to 1959. During this time, he helped shape the next generation of Chilean artists.
His Art and Legacy
Pablo Burchard was a very important artist in Chile. His paintings are known for their special way of showing light and color. He often painted landscapes and scenes from everyday life. His work helped define Chilean art in the 20th century.
The National Art Prize
In 1944, Pablo Burchard received a very important award. He won the National Prize of Art of Chile. This prize is one of the highest honors an artist can get in Chile. It showed how much his country valued his talent and contributions to art.
See also
In Spanish: Pablo Burchard para niños
