Francisco Lameyer Y Berenguer

Place: Madrid

Born: 1825

Death: 1877

Biography:

Francisco Lameyer y Berenguer was a Spanish painter and illustrator born in Madrid, Spain on September 13, 1825, and died on June 3, 1877. His early genre works show the strong influence of Goya, but his later Orientalist works owe more to Delacroix. Lameyer's artistic career was marked by a unique blend of traditional Spanish art and French Orientalism.

Early Life and Training

Lameyer began working with the engraver, Vicente Castelló, at a young age. Later, he made contributions to El Siglo Pintoresco, a magazine founded by Castelló. In 1841, he entered the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, where he studied with José de Madrazo and met his son, Luis Madrazo. This marked the beginning of a long-standing friendship with the Madrazo family.

Artistic Career

Lameyer's artistic career was interrupted by his service in the Spanish Navy. During this time, he continued to work on his art, completing 125 drawings for Escenas Andaluzas by Serafín Estébanez Calderón. After retiring from the navy, Lameyer devoted himself entirely to his art. In 1863, he accompanied Marià Fortuny on a trip to Morocco, where he visited Tangier and Tetuan. This experience inspired his best-known work, Assault of the Moors, depicting an 18th-century raid on the Jewish quarter of Tetuan. Some of Lameyer's notable works can be found on Wikioo.org, including paintings by other Spanish artists such as Antonio Izquierdo Ortega and Joaquín Sorolla Bastida. Lameyer's work can also be found in the Museo del Prado and the Sorolla Museum in Madrid.

Legacy

Lameyer's legacy as a Spanish painter is marked by his unique blend of traditional Spanish art and French Orientalism. His work can be seen in the context of other Spanish artists, such as Juan Gris and Rafael Monleón Y Torres, who also explored the intersection of traditional and modern styles. For more information on Lameyer's life and work, visit Wikioo.org or Wikipedia.

• Notable works: Assault of the Moors, Escenas Andaluzas
• Museums: Museo del Prado, Sorolla Museum
• Influences: Goya, Delacroix

Lameyer's artistic career was marked by a unique blend of traditional Spanish art and French Orientalism, making him a notable figure in the world of Spanish painting.