Pedro Pérez de Castro (1823 – 1902): A Landscape Painter of His Time Pedro Pérez de Castro, born in León, Spain in 1823, was a prolific painter and lithographer whose artistic legacy reflects the spirit of the Romantic era and its fascination with capturing the grandeur of nature. Son to evaristo pérez de castro, he shared an artistic kinship with his brother mariano conrado, who also pursued painting as a vocation. This familial connection undoubtedly fostered a collaborative environment that nurtured their creative sensibilities. Early Artistic Training and Influences: The National Fin…