**early life and education**

josé maría casado del alisal, a renowned spanish painter, was born in villada, spain, between 1830 and 1832. he initiated his artistic journey at the escuela municipal de dibujo de palencia, which played a pivotal role in shaping many notable spanish artists. real academia de bellas artes de san fernando, under the tutelage of federico de madrazo, further honed his skills.

**artistic career and achievements**

* **rome, naples, milan, and venice**: his painting "the resurrection of lazarus" (1855) earned him a fellowship to study in rome, followed by extended stays in naples, milan, and venice. * **paris exposition (1862)**: he participated with his work "the oath of the cortes of cádiz", now displayed at the congress of deputies. * **national exhibitions (1860 and 1864)**: awarded medals for his outstanding contributions.

**leadership and later life**

* **director of the spanish academy in rome (1881)**: he became the first director but resigned after "the bell of huesca" received only an honorable mention at the exhibition. * **member of the san fernando academy (1885)**: a testament to his enduring legacy.

**notable works and legacy**

• portraits of baldomero espartero, isabel ii, alfonso xii, and emilio castelar y ripoll
• gustavo adolfo bécquer's deathbed engraving, capturing the unique lighting of a total solar eclipse
• his brother, carlos casado del alisal, was a spanish-argentine businessman and economic advisor

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