Peru artists: the most famous masters

In this material, the most famous artists of Peru will be described. Among them you can name Alberto Vargas, Diego de Ocaña, Marcos Zapata, Pancho Fierro and many others.

Pablo Cesar Amaringo

If you are interested in artists of Peru, pay attention to the work of Pablo Amaringo. In his works he shares a very unusual experience. This man was born in the small village of Puerto Libertad. His parents had 13 children, of which our hero was the seventh. His family was engaged in farming. From the parents, the future artist learned the basics of the Spanish language.

Joaquin Alberto Vargas

Speaking about the theme "Artists of Peru", it should be mentioned and Joaquin Alberto Vargas-i-Chavez - he was born in this country, although he is referred to the American masters. The work of this man is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and is actively sold to the present day. The master went to the USA when he was twenty years old. Before the First World War, he studied art in Geneva and Zurich.

Other masters

If you are interested in the earlier artists of Peru, pay attention to the work of Diego Quispe Tito. This man was one of the leading masters in the Cusco school. He came from a noble family. He came to the world in Cuzco. Throughout his life he worked in San Sebastian. Until now, the house of the artist has been preserved, the door of which is decorated with a coat of arms. "Immaculate Conception" - the first signed painting of the master, which is dated 1627 year. This work is gilded in accordance with the traditions of the Cusco school.

Our next hero Diego de Ocaña is an artist from Peru, who was also a historian, explorer and traveler. He became a monk of the Order of St. Jeronimo in the monastery of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Left a number of drawings and portraits of South American Indians.

Basilio Pacheco de Santa Cruz Pumacagliao is a Peruvian artist who is a representative of the Quechua people and comes from the city of Cuzco. This master is also known as Pumacagliao. His life took place in the colonial era of the XVII century in the Vice-Kingdom of Peru. A bishop named Manuel de Moliinedo became the patron saint of the master.

Our next hero Marcos Zapata is a Peruvian artist. It comes from the Quechua people. He came to the world in Cuzco. He is also called Marcos Sapaka Inka.

If you are interested in contemporary artists of Peru, pay attention to Jorge Eduardo Ayelson. He not only created pictures, but also was a poet.

Finally, we should talk about the artist, whose name is Francisco "Pancho" Fierro Palace. This master had a mixed Afro-Peruvian and Indian origin. He comes from a poor family of mulattoes. Objects and people depicted on paper already in early childhood. Basically painted in watercolor. He earned his living by creating commercial advertising posters, theatrical posters and murals. In addition, he wrote many canvases. The main themes were nature, religion, Peruvian life. Many of his paintings reflect scenes from Lima's life, as well as portraits of different people. Many of his paintings are permeated with sympathy for the people depicted on them. Also there are examples of caricature and satire.