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Maruja Mallo

1902-01-05 – 1995-02-06

Portrait of Maruja Mallo
Maruja MalloCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Maruja Mallo (born Ana María Gómez González; 5 January 1902 – 6 February 1995) was a Spanish surrealist painter. She is considered an artist of the Generation of 1927 within the Spanish avant-garde movement.

Occupation & Career

theatre designer, teacher, painter, graphic artist, artist, draftsperson

Education

Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando; Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Avilés

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts; La verbena (The Fair); Figuras (Figures); Acróbata (Acrobat); Razas (Races)

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts

Organizations & Memberships

Generation of ‘27 · Sociedad de Artistas Ibéricos

Notable Work

Acróbata (Acrobat) · Figuras (Figures) · La verbena (The Fair) · Razas (Races)

Education & Institutions

Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Avilés · Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2447692 — wikidata View source

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