Raphael Monleon Y Torres - Artist Info

About Raphael Monleon Y Torres

Name variants

Rafael Monleon
  • Biography

    Rafael Monleón y Torres, son of architect Sebastián Monleón, was a painter and engraver known for his marine paintings, particularly of Levantine ports. He trained under Carlos de Haes and Rafael Montesinos, exhibited at National Exhibitions of Fine Arts, and won awards for his work. Monleón was also a naval archaeologist, involved in projects such as the construction of the Santa María ship for the fourth centenary of the discovery of America. He was recognized for his contributions to the Naval Museum of Madrid and is represented in various museums and collections.

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