Jorge Colaço (26 February 1868 – 23 August 1942) was a Portuguese painter specially known for his works as tile (azulejo) painter.
Jorge Colaço was born in Tangier, Morocco, the son of a Portuguese diplomat.Camões Institute: review of Os Colaço, uma família portuguesa em Tânger by Jorge Forjaz He studied art in Lisbon, Madrid and Paris.
Even though Jorge Colaço was a canvas painter and caricaturist, he specialised in designing and painting azulejo panels to decorate large surfaces. His designs had a late Romantic taste, celebrating the achievements of Portuguese history. Along with historical themes, he also produced ethnographic and landscape scenes.
Among his most important works are tile panels in the Palace Hotel of Bussaco (1907); São Bento railway station in Porto (1905–1916); Sports Pavilion of Edward VII Park in Lisbon (1922); façade of the Church of Saint Ildefonso in Porto (1932) and many others. He also has works in Brazil, England (Windsor Castle), Geneva (Centre William Rappard WTO Building; Centre William Rappard) and other countries.
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Distinctions National orders Grand Officer of the Order of Saint James of the Sword (16 September 1936)
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