Eduardo Cano de la Peña

Eduardo Cano de la Peña (1823, Madrid - 4 April 1897, Seville) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style; specializing in historical scenes.

The first, Cristóbal Colón en el Convento de la Rábida, was awarded the gold medal at the Exposición Nacional of 1856, and is now in the Palacio del Senado.

Although he is best known for his historical scenes, he also painted portraits, including one of the writer, Fernán Caballero (Cecilia Böhl de Faber).

In addition, he created some works in Costumbrista style, watercolors, engravings, and some illustrations for the journal, El Museo Universal.

Outside of the art world, he was a strong defender of Hispanic traditions, supported an equal education for men and women, and was an amateur musician.