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{{Short description|Spanish artist (1780–1846)}}
[[File:Fernando VII con traje de capitán general (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia).jpg|thumb|175px|King Ferdinand VII,<br/> in military uniform]]
[[File:Fernando VII con traje de capitán general (Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia).jpg|thumb|175px|King Ferdinand VII,<br/> in military uniform]]
[[File:Cesta de flores y vista del Palacio Real de Valencia (Museo del Prado).jpg|thumb|215px|Flower Baskets with a View of the [[Royal Palace of Valencia]]]]
[[File:Cesta de flores y vista del Palacio Real de Valencia (Museo del Prado).jpg|thumb|215px|Flower Baskets with a View of the [[Royal Palace of Valencia]]]]
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He studied with [[Benito Espinós]], in the School of Flowers and Ornamentation at the [[Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia]]. In 1803, he was named an Academician of Merit for flower painting there and, in 1811, received the same title for history painting.<ref name=Perez214>Pérez Sánchez (1983), p. 214.</ref> While there, he worked at the Estudio de Flores, where he created designs for the silk industry.
He studied with [[Benito Espinós]], in the School of Flowers and Ornamentation at the [[Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia]]. In 1803, he was named an Academician of Merit for flower painting there and, in 1811, received the same title for history painting.<ref name=Perez214>Pérez Sánchez (1983), p. 214.</ref> While there, he worked at the Estudio de Flores, where he created designs for the silk industry.


In 1812, he was appointed an Assistant Professor of painting at the Academia but, in 1814, failed to succeed Espinós as a Professor. Due to this, in 1815, following the [[Peninsular War]], he moved to Madrid, where he presented the King with several canvases depicting the King's recent triumphal return. This earned him a royal appointment. He eventually had to return to Valencia, due to his parents' poor health, but continued to submit paintings to the court; receiving an annual pension of 600 Ducats.<ref>Alba, pp. 341-344</ref> In 1821, he was named Director of Painting at the Academia and, two years, became General Director.
In 1812, he was appointed an assistant professor of painting at the Academia but, in 1814, failed to succeed Espinós as a professor. Due to this, in 1815, following the [[Peninsular War]], he moved to Madrid, where he presented the King with several canvases depicting the King's recent triumphal return.


This earned him a royal appointment. He eventually had to return to Valencia, due to his parents' poor health, but continued to submit paintings to the court; receiving an annual pension of 600 Ducats.<ref>Alba, pp. 341-344</ref> In 1821, he was named Director of Painting at the Academia and, two years, became General Director.
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After the death of King Ferdinand, he continued to be associated with the court; becoming the favorite painter of the Regent, [[Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies|Maria Christina]]. Following the [[Spanish confiscation|Confiscation]] of 1836, he was entrusted with the collection of works that came into the government's possession from the {{ill|Convent of Carmen|es|Antiguo Convento del Carmen (Valencia)}}, which now forms part of the [[Museu de Belles Arts de Valencia]].


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After the death of King Ferdinand, he continued to be associated with the court; becoming the favorite painter of the Regent, [[Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies|Maria Christina]]. Following the [[Spanish confiscation|Confiscation]] of 1836, he was entrusted with the collection of works that came into the government's possession from the {{ill|Convent of Carmen|es|Antiguo Convento del Carmen (Valencia)}}, which now forms part of the [[Museu de Belles Arts de Valencia]].
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He oversaw the career of his son, José Felipe (1824-1864), who also became a painter. He died while accompanying Josép on a trip to Madrid; to present his works to Queen [[Isabella II of Spain|Isabella II]].<ref name=Perez214/>

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He oversaw the career of his son, José Felipe (1824-1864), who also became a painter. He died while accompanying Josép on a trip to Madrid; to present his works to Queen [[Isabella II of Spain|Isabella II]].<ref name=Perez214/>


His works may be seen at the Museu de Belles Artes, the [[Royal Palace of Madrid]] and [[Valencia cathedral]], among others.
His works may be seen at the Museu de Belles Artes, the [[Royal Palace of Madrid]] and [[Valencia cathedral]], among others.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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*[http://www.museodelprado.es/enciclopedia/enciclopedia-on-line/voz/parra-miguel/ Biography] @ [[Museo del Prado]]
*[http://www.museodelprado.es/enciclopedia/enciclopedia-on-line/voz/parra-miguel/ Biography] @ [[Museo del Prado]]


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Latest revision as of 13:39, 17 October 2023

King Ferdinand VII,
in military uniform
Flower Baskets with a View of the Royal Palace of Valencia

Miguel Parra Abril (1780, Valencia - 13 October 1846, Madrid) was a Spanish artist who served as court painter to King Ferdinand VII. He is best known for his portraits and still-lifes; mostly of floral arrangements. The famous portrait painter, Vicente López Portaña, was his brother-in-law.

Biography

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He studied with Benito Espinós, in the School of Flowers and Ornamentation at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia. In 1803, he was named an Academician of Merit for flower painting there and, in 1811, received the same title for history painting.[1] While there, he worked at the Estudio de Flores, where he created designs for the silk industry.

In 1812, he was appointed an assistant professor of painting at the Academia but, in 1814, failed to succeed Espinós as a professor. Due to this, in 1815, following the Peninsular War, he moved to Madrid, where he presented the King with several canvases depicting the King's recent triumphal return.

This earned him a royal appointment. He eventually had to return to Valencia, due to his parents' poor health, but continued to submit paintings to the court; receiving an annual pension of 600 Ducats.[2] In 1821, he was named Director of Painting at the Academia and, two years, became General Director.

After the death of King Ferdinand, he continued to be associated with the court; becoming the favorite painter of the Regent, Maria Christina. Following the Confiscation of 1836, he was entrusted with the collection of works that came into the government's possession from the Convent of Carmen [es], which now forms part of the Museu de Belles Arts de Valencia.

He oversaw the career of his son, José Felipe (1824-1864), who also became a painter. He died while accompanying Josép on a trip to Madrid; to present his works to Queen Isabella II.[1]

His works may be seen at the Museu de Belles Artes, the Royal Palace of Madrid and Valencia cathedral, among others.

References

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  1. ^ a b Pérez Sánchez (1983), p. 214.
  2. ^ Alba, pp. 341-344

Further reading

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  • Alfonso E. Pérez Sánchez, Pintura española de bodegones y floreros de 1600 a Goya. (Exhibition catalog), 1983, Ministerio de Cultura ISBN 84-500-9335-X
  • Alba Pagán, Ester. La pintura y los pintores valencianos durante la guerra de la Independencia y el reinado de Fernando VII (1808 - 1833). Tesi doctoral. Universitat de València, 2004. ISBN 84-370-5962-3
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