Antonio López García, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Antonio López García

Spanish artist

Date of Birth: 06-Jan-1936

Place of Birth: Tomelloso, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

Profession: painter, sculptor, university teacher

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Antonio López García (born 6 January 1936) is a Spanish painter and sculptor, known for his realistic style.
He is criticized by some art critics for what they consider neo-academism, but praised by others, such as Robert Hughes, who consider him a master realist.
His style sometimes is deemed hyperrealistic.
His painting was the subject of the film El Sol del Membrillo, by Victor Erice, in 1992.