Manuel Francisco Alvarez de la Pena

Background

Manuel Francisco Alvarez de la Pena was born at Salamanca in 1727.

Education

Manuel began his studies in Rome with Simon Gavilan Tome and later with Alejandro Carnicero. Then he moved to Madrid, completing his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied at Felipe de Castro, sculptor of the king's chamber.

Career

He followed classical models so closely that he was styled by his countrymen El Griego, "The Greek. "

His works, which are very numerous, are chiefly to be found at Madrid.

Achievements

• Manuel Francisco Alvarez de la Pena was a member of the first generation of sculptors that formed the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.