B.Esteban Murillo, "Les Marchands De Fruits", engraving by Albert Artigue, XIX

This engraving by albert artigue after the oil on canvas by esteban murillo. Published in the french magazine "l'art" (1875-1907) in 1880. Engraving made in the 19th century by the french artist albert artigue. He is known for his engravings, paintings and illustrations. Bartolomeo estéban murillo was an artist born in seville in 1617 and died in 1682. He is considered the embodiment of the andalusian soul. Murillo is known as the leader of the seville school. Murillo was part of sevillian culture and drew inspiration from his hometown throughout his life. Alongside religious works, we will discover many genre scenes. Scenes that depict murillo's contemporary seville. He grew up in the picturesque neighborhood of santa cruz. Murillo's paintings convey a touching realism that makes us understand that despite the poverty, seville was a city full of life, sweetness and charm. A city with an important artistic center that we find in this engraving by albert artigue.

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