Manuel Valencia (painter)

Manuel Valencia (c. 1856 - July 6, 1935) was an American painter, and the namesake of Valencia Street in San Francisco, California.

Manuel Valencia
Born	c. 1856 San Rafael, California, U.S.
Died	July 6, 1935 Sacramento, California, U.S.
Occupation	Painter
Children	6 sons, 3 daughters

Life

Valencia was born circa 1856 in San Rafael, California.[1] He was trained by Julius Tararnier.[1]

Valencia became a painter in San Francisco, California,[1] where Valencia Street was named in his honor.[2] His painting of Sutter's Fort was hung in the California room of the California State Library.[3] Another painting was acquired by Ida Saxton McKinley, the First Lady of the United States from 1897 to 1901.[1]

Valencia had six sons and three daughters.[1] He died on July 6, 1935 in Sacramento, California.[1][2][3]

References

1. "Valencia, Noted Artist, Expires After Operation". The Sacramento Bee. July 6, 1935. p. 17. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Manuel Valencia, Noted Artist, Dies". The San Francisco Examiner. July 7, 1935. p. 19. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Final Rites Are Held For Manuel Valencia". The Sacramento Bee. July 8, 1935. p. 15. Retrieved July 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.