About María Helena García Brunel
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 79). María Helena García Brunel was an Uruguayan visual artist and painter.
María Helena García Brunel (Rivera, Uruguay, April 9, 1917 - Florida, Uruguay, July 25, 1996) was an Uruguayan painter also known as Helena Brunel. She was a member of the Taller Torres García art group and participated in the creation of the murals of the Saint Bois Hospital.
Biography Helena Brunel began her studies with between 1936 and 1938, then continued her training with José Cúneo (1939–1941) before entering the Taller Torres García art group in 1941 until 1949. She also studied art while traveling to Europe, Mexico and the United States.
Works His works are part of the collection of the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum of Montevideo and the Municipal Museum of Plastic Arts of Rivera.
Awards
Acquisition award at the VII Municipal Hall of Montevideo (1946)
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Who was María Helena García Brunel?
Uruguayan painter (1917–1996)
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María Helena García Brunel was born on 9 April 1917 in Rivera, Rivera Department.
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María Helena García Brunel died on 25 July 1996 in Florida.
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María Helena García Brunel was a visual artist and painter.
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María Helena García Brunel was Uruguayan.
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