August 29, 1803 was the birth date for the Mexican genre artist, Jose Agustin Arieta. Although he was born in Tlaxcala, he grew up in, and spent most of his life in Puebla. He was a genre painter, also known for his extremely detailed and thoughtful still life of favorite foods and commonplace items. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Puebla and then at the Academy of San Carlos.
He created his paintings in his own workshop and slowly mastered drawing and painting techniques, using the vivid colors of fruit, exotic food, the highly reflective qualities of glass and the natural aspects of various animals (chickens, rabbits, etc) to characterize his work. His genre scenes depict everyday Mexican characters such as priests, soldiers, water carriers and beggars. He also painted important figures in society.
Still Life with Fish and Pumpkin
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