josé gil de castro y morales
early life and career josé gil de castro y morales was an afro-peruvian portrait painter, cartographer, and soldier who spent many years in chile. born in lima, peru in 1785, he was the son of a free citizen and a military officer. his early studies were with julián jayo in trujillo, while he was stationed there as an officer in the colonial militia. artistic style and notable works josé gil de castro y morales is known for his neoclas…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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