Martín Rico y Ortega
(1833 – 1908)
 

Martín Rico y Ortega was a Spanish painter of landscapes and cityscapes.
Rico was one of the most important artists of the second half of the nineteenth century in his native country, and enjoyed wide international recognition as well, especially in France and the United States. From his earliest works painted in the mountainous countryside outside of Madrid to the later works he painted in Paris and Venice, throughout his life Rico stayed true to his love of painting en plein air, despite his evolving artistic style.

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A Quiet Afternoon in Venice
oil on panel
34.9 by 22.2 cm
Private collection
Sold at Sothebys, New York 4. Nov 2011 (19th Century European Art, Lot 38)