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Mariano Fortuny

1871-05-11 – 1949-05-03

Portrait of Mariano Fortuny
Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871-1949), Spanish painter, portrait in young ageCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i de Madrazo, pronounced [məɾiˈa fuɾˈtuɲ i ðə məˈðɾaθu]; 11 May 1871 – 3 May 1949) was a Spanish polymath, artist, inventor, and fashion designer who opened his couture house in 1906 and continued until 1946. He was the son of the painter Mariano Fortuny y Marsal.

Occupation & Career

painter, engineer, sculptor, photographer, inventor, dressmaker, scenographer, designer, draftsperson, choreographer, stage painter, fashion designer, printmaker, artist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Delphos gown

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando

Notable Work

Delphos gown

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1113061 — wikidata View source

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