Cándido López

Self-portrait

Cándido López (29 August 1840—December 31, 1902) was an Argentine painter and soldier. Born in Buenos Aires, he is considered one of Argentina's most important artists. He is most famous for his detailed paintings and drawings of battles of the War of the Triple Alliance, in which he also fought, losing his right arm. As a result, he learned to paint with his left hand.

He was already a prestigious artist by age seventeen, and had been taught by the exiled Italian Risorgimento artist Baldassare Verazzi. His paintings of battles reflect his love of detail and showy colors that depict the war in miniature. Many of his works are found in the National Fine Arts Museum in Buenos Aires. He is buried in La Recoleta Cemetery, also in Buenos Aires.

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  Detail from the Battle of Tuyuti

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  Disembarking of the allied troops

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  Representation of the Brazilian Army at Curuzú during the War of the Triple Alliance.

External sources

• Candido Lopez
• Artistas: Cándido López

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Name	Lopez, Candido
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Date of birth	29 August 1840
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Date of death	1902
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