Rafael Tejeo was a Spanish

Spain

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 painter during the Neoclassic

Neoclassicism

Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome...

 period.

Born in Caravaca and died in Madrid

Madrid

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. Tejeo first studied in Murcia

Murcia

-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...

, then moved Madrid

Madrid

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 and entered studio of Jose Aparicio

Jose Aparicio

José Aparicio was a Spanish painter of the Neoclassic period.Born in Alicante and died in Madrid. His early training in Valencia and Madrid, then in Paris with Jacques-Louis David. He was named by Ferdinand VII as painter of the Royal chamber. He became director of the Royal Academy of San Fernando...

. Four years later, he traveled to Rome. He returned in 1827 . He was inducted into the Royal Academy of San Fernando in September 1828. Named Lieutenant director in August 1839 and honorary director in 1842.

Works

• Museo Naval de Madrid

  Copy of Portrait of Álvaro de Bazán Primer Marchese of Santa Cruz (1526-1588)

  Portrait of Friar Antonio Valdés y Fernández Bazán

  Portrait of Jorge Juan de Santacilia

• Palacio Real de Aranjuez
  Palacio Real de Aranjuez
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  La Inmaculada