A Chilean Master of Realism: The Life and Art of Alfredo Valenzuela Puelma Alfredo Valenzuela Puelma, born in the vibrant port city of Valparaiso, Chile, in 1856, stands as a pivotal figure in the nation’s artistic heritage. His life was a compelling narrative woven with threads of academic rigor, Parisian influence, and a deeply personal struggle that ultimately shaped his distinctive artistic vision. From an early age, Valenzuela Puelma demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for drawing, prompting his enrollment at the Academy of Fine Arts in Santiago at just twelve years old, where he studied…