Federico Montenegro Ribas - Artist Info

About Federico Montenegro Ribas

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Federico Ribas Montenegro
  • Biography

    Federico Ribas Montenegro, born in 1890 in Vigo, Spain, was a draughtsman and publicist known for laying the foundations of Spanish advertising. He began his career in Argentina as a brush painter before moving to Europe, where he lived in Paris briefly but settled in Madrid in 1916. Ribas Montenegro worked for prominent magazines and publishing houses in Madrid and Paris, creating advertisements and posters for the Gal perfumery industry. He also gained recognition for his illustrations, charging high fees for his work. During the Spanish Civil War, he fled to Argentina, where he continued to work and exhibit his art. Ribas Montenegro later returned to Spain in 1949 and passed away in Madrid in 1952.Information based on the provided text.

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