Rubem Valentim

Brazilian, 1922–1991

Introduction

Rubem Valentim (9 November 1922 – 30 November 1991) was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. A self-taught artist, he started to paint as a child, doing figure and landscapes for Christmas crèches.

Wikidata identifier

Q7375939

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Country of birth

Brazil

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500078488

Names

Rubem Valentim

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