Roberto Matta

Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβeɾto ˈmata]; November 11, 1911 – November 23, 2002), better known as Roberto Matta, was one of Chile's best-known painters and a seminal figure in 20th century abstract expressionist and surrealist art across the Americas and Europe.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Matta and the second or maternal family name is Echaurren.
Roberto Matta
1960
Born
Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren

(1911-11-11)November 11, 1911
Santiago, Chile
DiedNovember 23, 2002(2002-11-23) (aged 91)
Civitavecchia, Italy
NationalityChilean
Educationarchitecture and interior design at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Known forPainting
MovementSurrealism
AwardsPraemium Imperiale
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