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Francisco Arturo Michelena Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [aɾˈtuɾo mitʃeˈlena]; 16 June 1863 – 29 July 1898) was a Venezuelan painter known for his historical and genre scenes and portraits.
Aug 13, 2016 · He travelled to Paris, to study at the Académie Julian under the history painter and great teacher, Jean-Paul Laurens. In 1886 (or 1887), his painting of The Sick Child (1886) was awarded a gold medal at the Paris Salon, and was purchased by the Astor family of New York.
With the first one, he won a medal of second class, highest prize for a foreign artist. In 1888 he exhibited in the “Salón La Caridad” a portrait of Bolívar. The next year painted a famous work: “Carlota Corday” which took part in the Universal Exhibition and he obtained a gold medal in first class.
Between 1879 and 1882 an apprenticeship period passed during which Arturo Michelena, associated with his father, opened a private painting academy in Valencia to satisfy commissions for portraits, wall paintings, copies of old paintings, children's portraits and an abundant production of drawing.
May 30, 2017 · The government commissioned him a work in honor of General Paez, and he painted one of his most famous paintings: “Vuelvan Caras”. During this period, he gained more skills, with great mastery in using color and defining the natural movement of portraying subjects.
Jul 11, 2022 · At only 22 years old, the painter born in Valencia, Venezuela won a scholarship created by the government of Joaquín Crespo in 1883 to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Simón Bolívar. This opportunity allowed him to study fine arts in Paris.
Nov 6, 2016 · In 1891, Michelena participated in the Salon des Champs Elysees in Paris, with the painting “Pentesilea” (1891) – which received the distinction of being placed in the Hall of Honor.
