Carlos Prevosti

Carlos Prevosti (5 October 1896 – 11 May 1955) was a Uruguayan visual artist and educator. Born in Montevideo, he was associated with painting, printmaking, and arts education in Uruguay during the first half of the twentieth century.

Early life and education Prevosti was born into a family of Italian origin. In 1915, he began his artistic training with Godofredo Sommavilla at the Italian School. He also studied painting with Luis Pedro Cantú at the School of Sculpture and Decorative Arts. That same year, he entered the Círculo de Bellas Artes del Uruguay, where he studied under Vicente Puig and Guillermo Laborde.

Career in Uruguay After returning to Uruguay in 1932, Prevosti devoted himself primarily to teaching visual arts in primary schools, secondary schools, and educational institutes.

Since 2016, the majority of Prevosti's works have been held by the Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales. His works are also represented in the Museo Juan Manuel Blanes and in private collections.