Teófilo Castillo
Peruvian artist
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Teófilo Castillo was a Peruvian artist active around the turn of the 20th century. He was influenced by European art movements, particularly Impressionism and Expressionism, incorporating their techniques into his work. Castillo's subject matter often explored Peru's colonial legacy, as seen in his painting "Burial of St. Rose of Lima" (1918). His style featured passionate, disconnected brushstrokes and strong colors, with a focus on formal design and emotional expression rather than strict realism.1
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