Horacio Torres
Figurative contemporary artist active in New York (1924–1976)
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Summary
Horacio Torres was born on July 26, 1924[1], in Province of Livorno[2]. He died on February 24, 1976[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Italy[7]
- Father: Joaquín Torres-García[8]
- Mother: Manolita Piña[9]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[10], United States[11], Kingdom of Italy[12]
- Member of: American Abstract Artists[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: figurative art[15]
- Family name: Torres[16]
- Given name: Horacio[17]
- Pseudonym: Horatio Torres[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[19]
- Birth name: Orazio Gioacchino Giacomo Torres[20]
- Sibling: Augusto Torres[21], Olimpia Torres[22]
- Has works in the collection: National Museum of Visual Arts[23], Metropolitan Museum of Art[24], Museum of Fine Arts, Houston[25], Yale University Art Gallery[26], Rhode Island School of Design Museum[27], Museum of Fine Arts Boston[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
- Artist files at: National Gallery of Art Library[30]
- P14750: 7667-BD38-FA6C-A88A-BB92[31]
FAQs
Where was Horacio Torres born?
Horacio Torres's place of birth was Province of Livorno[2].
Where did Horacio Torres die?
Horacio Torres passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Horacio Torres's parents?
Horacio Torres's father was Joaquín Torres-García[8]. Horacio Torres's mother was Manolita Piña[9].
What did Horacio Torres do for work?
Horacio Torres worked as a painter[5].