Pedro Lira
Painter

Pedro Lira Net Worth

Pedro Lira was a South American painter born on May 17, 1845 in Chile. He was a key figure in the development of the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, and was dedicated to bringing a Parisian appreciation of culture to Chile through his artwork. He exhibited his paintings in order to promote this appreciation of culture.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 17, 1845
Birth Place Chile
Age 174 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 20, 1912 (age 66)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

About

South American Painter who helped found the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts. He attempted to bring about an almost Parisian appreciation and focus on culture by exhibiting his paintings.

Before Fame

He trained with landscape Artist Antonio Smith while simultaneously studying law at the University of Chile.

Trivia

He was influenced by the work of Artist Eugene Delacroix, the romantic French Painter.

Family Life

He was born into a wealthy family in Chile and was the son of Martina Rencoret Cienfuegos and Jose Calvo Santos Lira.

Associated With

He and fellow Chilean-born Painter, Aurelia Souza, were both active at the end of the Nineteenth Century.

Some Pedro Lira images

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