Aurelio Carretero Explained

Aurelio Rodríguez Vicente Carretero (1863–1917), best known simply as Aurelio Carretero, was a Spanish sculptor.

Biography

Born in 1863 in Medina de Rioseco (province of Valladolid), he studied at the in Valladolid and the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid.[1] He spent a time in South America, where he became a renowned caricaturist.[2]

Some of his work include sculptures in public spaces such as Zorrilla (1899, Valladolid), Conde Ansúrez (1900, Valladolid), Andrés Torrejón (1908, Móstoles) and Campoamor (1912, Navia).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Medalla conmemorativa del IV Centenario de Isabel la Católica. Fundación Museo de las Ferias.
  2. Muerte del escultor Carretero. 27 March 1917. 21.593. 1137-1188. La Correspondencia de España.
  3. 308. Carlos. Reyero. Géneros y modernidad en la escultura española de fines del siglo XIX. Una aproximación a través de seis piezas del Prado depositadas en Canarias. 2000. Vegueta. 5. Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 1133-598X.