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Luis Egidio Meléndez
Luis Egidio Meléndez (1716-1780) was the son of Francisco Antonio, a miniature painter attached to Philip V of Spain, and the nephew of the court portraitist Miguel Jacinto Meléndez. In 1748, he delivered a public denunciation of the Madrid academy on behalf of his father. This action resulted in his exclusion from many royal circles of patronage.
Biography
Following this event, he studied in Italy for five years. He returned to Madrid in 1753, where he produced still-life paintings for the open market. Solis Prints offers fine art prints of his works, including Still Life with Fish, Bread, and Kettle and The Afternoon Meal (La Merienda).
Notable Works
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