José Aparicio

ABOUT JOSé APARICIO

Spanish painter of the Neoclassic period whose notable works included "The Year of Hunger in Madrid" from 1818.

He trained in Valencia and Madrid, then moved to Paris to work with Jacques-Louis David .

He was named a painter of the Royal Chamber by Ferdinand VII.

He was born in Alicante, Spain.

He and Pablo Picasso were both influenced by their Spanish heritage.