Luis Meléndez

16 works by Luis Meléndez (Spanish, 1716–1780) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Luis Egidio Meléndez (1716–1780) was a Spanish painter. Though he received little acclaim during his lifetime and died in poverty, Meléndez is recognized as one of the greatest Spanish still-life painters of the 18th century. His mastery of composition and light, and ability to convey the volume and texture of individual objects enabled him to transform the most mundane of kitchen fare into powerful images.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Luis Meléndez's work on the site falls under Still Life (15), Paintings (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Rococo (14), Neoclassicism (2).

Culture: Spanish (16).

By orientation: 9 landscape, 7 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1760 to 1773.

Other Spanish artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Francisco de Goya — 1,203 artworks
• Antoni Viladomat — 13 artworks
• Mariano Salvador Maella — 7 artworks
• Antonio González Velázquez — 6 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Luis Meléndez artworks does Archive Lane have?

16 public-domain artworks by Luis Meléndez are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Luis Meléndez?

Luis Meléndez is catalogued as Spanish (born 1716, died 1780).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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