Francisco Pradilla Ortiz (1848 - 1921) Spanish Painter

Thanks for watching and comments! ✽ All the best! Francisco Pradilla Ortiz (24 July 1848 – 1 November 1921) was a prolific Spanish painter famous for creating historical scenes. He was born in Villanueva de Gállego, in Zaragoza Province and began his studies in Zaragoza. He then transferred to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando and, later, the “Academia de Acuarelistas“ (Academy of Watercolorists) in Madrid. In 1873, he became one of the first students chosen to study at the new Spanish Academy in Rome. From there he had opportunities to travel to France and Venice and studied the old masters. Music: Cavatina - Pat Halling