About Elena Recco
Lived 1654 – 1700. Elena Recco was a painter.
Elena Recco (c. 1654 – 1715) was an Italian still-life painter active in the second half of the 17th century.
Born in Naples, she was the daughter of the still-life painter Giuseppe Recco and the sister of Nicola Maria Recco. She accompanied her father to Spain and is mentioned as working at the Spanish court in Madrid after he died in 1695. She is known for still-life paintings of fish.
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Who was Elena Recco?
Italian active 2nd half of 17th century F:1
When was Elena Recco born?
Elena Recco was born in 1654 in Naples.
When did Elena Recco die?
Elena Recco died in 1700 in Madrid.
What was Elena Recco's occupation?
Elena Recco was a painter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elena Recco. https://biography.guide/elena-recco/
MLA: "Elena Recco." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elena-recco/.
Chicago: "Elena Recco." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elena-recco/.
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