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Jorge Colaço

1868 – 1942

Portuguese artist

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Lived 1868 – 1942 (aged 74). Jorge Colaço was a Portuguese painter and ceramicist.

Jorge Colaço (26 February 1868 – 23 August 1942) was a Portuguese painter specially known for his works as tile (azulejo) painter.

Jorge Colaço was born in Tangier, Morocco, the son of a Portuguese diplomat. He studied art in Lisbon, Madrid and Paris.

Even though Jorge Colaço was a canvas painter and caricaturist, he specialised in designing and painting azulejo panels to decorate large surfaces. His designs had a late Romantic taste, celebrating the achievements of Portuguese history. Along with historical themes, he also produced ethnographic and landscape scenes.

Among his most important works are tile panels in the Palace Hotel of Bussaco (1907); São Bento railway station in Porto (1905–1916); Sports Pavilion of Edward VII Park in Lisbon (1922); façade of the Church of Saint Ildefonso in Porto (1932) and many others. He also has works in Brazil, England (Windsor Castle), Geneva (Centre William Rappard ) and other countries.

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Jorge Rey Colaço

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Who was Jorge Colaço?

Portuguese artist (1868-1942)

When was Jorge Colaço born?

Jorge Colaço was born on 26 February 1868 in Tangier.

When did Jorge Colaço die?

Jorge Colaço died on 23 August 1942 in Oeiras.

What was Jorge Colaço's occupation?

Jorge Colaço was a painter and ceramicist.

What nationality was Jorge Colaço?

Jorge Colaço was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jorge Colaço

· Wikidata: Q2739623

· DBpedia: Jorge Colaço

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