The Daughters of Governor Ramón de Castro
josé campeche y jordán (1751 – 1809)
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (San Juan, United States of America)
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José Campeche (1754 – 1809) is unquestionably one of the most important Latin American painters of the 18th century. Among his best-known works is this double portrait of the daughters of Ramón de Castro, Spanish-born governor of Puerto Rico who oversaw the defense of the island against the English attack in 1797. In this painting, Campeche masterfully merges elements from Spanish and creole influences.
About this artwork
- Title: The Daughters of Governor Ramón de Castro
- Artist: josé campeche y jordán
- Year: 1797
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- Main color: Gray
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range

