Antique Framed Print : Manuel de Amat y Junient (1707-1782). Spanish military offic
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Manuel de Amat y Junient (1707-1782). Spanish military offic
Manuel de Amat y Junient (1707-1782). Spanish military officer and colonial administrator. Royal governor of Chile and Viceroy of Peru. Portrait
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Media ID 14328129
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Administrator Barcelona Catalonia Chile Colonialism Continent Felipe Governor Manuel Times Periwig Peruke
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.9cm x 37.1cm (9.8" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Manuel de Amat y Junient (1707-1782): A Prominent Figure in Spanish Colonial Administration in America This striking 18th century portrait captures the image of Manuel de Amat y Junient, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who played a significant role in the history of Chile and Peru. Born in Barcelona, Spain, Amat y Junient rose through the ranks of the Spanish military, eventually earning the title of captain-general and later becoming the royal governor of Chile (1761-1777) and viceroy of Peru (1776-1782). Amat y Junient's fashionable attire in this portrait reflects the opulence and grandeur of the time. He wears an elegant coat with gold buttons and a matching waistcoat, adorned with intricate embroidery. The voluminous periwig, or peruke, worn on his head was a popular fashion statement among the European elite during the modern age. The portrait also showcases his military rank with the visible epaulets on his shoulders and the sword at his side. During his tenure as royal governor of Chile, Amat y Junient oversaw the implementation of various reforms aimed at improving the living conditions of the indigenous population and strengthening the Spanish colonial presence in the region. In Peru, he focused on maintaining order and stability, as well as promoting economic development. Amat y Junient's legacy in the American continents is marked by his contributions to the Spanish colonial administration and his efforts to address the challenges of governing vast territories during the age of colonialism. This portrait serves as a testament to his leadership and the historical significance of his time.
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