Ricardo Argentino Supisiche (November 6, 1912 – November 6, 1992) was an Argentine painter and engraver.

Supisiche was born in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, Argentina

Santa Fe is the capital city of province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It sits in northeastern Argentina, near the junction of the Paraná and Salado rivers. It lies opposite the city of Paraná, to which it is linked by the Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel. The city is also connected by canal with the...

, the capital of Santa Fe Province

Santa Fe Province

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, in 1912. He studied drawing at the José María Reinares Academy in his home city, and under master Sergio Sergi at Santa Fe's Municipal Lyceum. He began painting in 1936 and continued his studies during a journey to Europe

Europe

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 in 1951, where he stayed in Italy

Italy

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for several months. Supisiche's works earned him numerous awards, and he taught drawing and painting techniques in several institutions.