José Villegas Cordero

José Villegas Cordero (26 August 1844 – 9 November 1921 was a Spanish painter of historical, genre and costumbrista scenes. After 1877, he often lived in Venice and produced works designed to be of interest to wealthy American buyers. By 1887, he was able to build a house, which he designed himself. It soon became a gathering place for high society. He also began accepti...