Agustin Esteve y Marqués (Spanish, 1753–c. 1820)

MayAgustín Esteve y Marqués was born in Valencia on May 12, 1753.¹

Agustín Esteve y Marqués began his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Valencia in 1768.¹

In 1772, Agustín Esteve y Marqués won a first prize for drawing at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid.²

In 1778, Agustín Esteve y Marqués won the first prize for painting at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid.¹

Agustín Esteve y Marqués received a salary of 6,000 reals when appointed Painter to the Court in 1800.²

JunOn June 14, 1800, Agustín Esteve y Marqués was appointed Painter to the Court.²

In 1819, Agustín Esteve y Marqués was granted retirement with a pension by King Ferdinand VII.¹

Agustín Esteve y Marqués died in Valencia in 1820.¹