Dionisio Fierros

Dionisio Fierros Álvarez (5 May 1827 – 24 June 1894) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style who specialized in historical and costumbrista scenes. For many years, he was a member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

Biography He was born in Ballota, but left his home town at the age of fourteen for Madrid, where he found a position as an apprentice to a tailor. Later, it is believed, he became a servant for the , who had an extensive art collection. When the Marqués discovered him copying some of the paintings, he was impressed and introduced Fierros to José de Madrazo.

Selected paintings