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Francisco de Miranda in the prison of La Carraca, Cadiz, Spain, early 19th century
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Francisco de Miranda in the prison of La Carraca, Cadiz, Spain, early 19th century
XIR207831 Francisco de Miranda in the prison of La Carraca, Cadiz, Spain, early 19th century, 1896 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Michelena, Arturo (1868-98); 196.6 x 245.5 cm; Caracas, Venezuela; (add.info.: Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) Venezuelan revolutionary and idealist; participated in American Revolutionary war in 1781, then in the French Revolution, serving briefly as a general in the French Revolutionary army of Dumouriez in 1792; best known for his involvement in South America with the struggle of the Spanish colonies for independence he is considered the precursor of Simon Bolivar and in 1811 was responsible for the declaration of the independence of Venezuela from Spain; later reverses led to his surrender to the Spanish and imprisonment in Cadiz, where he died on July 14, 1816; the model who posed for this painting was the Venezuelan writer, Eduardo Blanco;
surrendered to Spain while president of Venezuela; ); Venezuelan, out of copyright
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This print showcases the powerful painting "Francisco de Miranda in the prison of La Carraca, Cadiz, Spain, early 19th century" by Arturo Michelena. The artwork depicts Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan revolutionary and idealist who played a significant role in South America's fight for independence from Spanish rule. Measuring an impressive 196.6 x 245.5 cm, this oil on canvas masterpiece captures the essence of Miranda's struggle and resilience during his time in captivity. Known as the precursor to Simon Bolivar, Miranda fought alongside American revolutionaries before joining forces with French revolutionaries. The painting portrays a solemn and contemplative Miranda confined within the walls of La Carraca prison in Cadiz. It serves as a poignant reminder of his dedication to freedom and his unwavering commitment to liberating Venezuela from Spanish oppression. Interestingly, Eduardo Blanco, a prominent Venezuelan writer at that time, posed as the model for this historic piece. This adds an intriguing layer to Michelena's portrayal of Miranda's imprisonment while he himself was serving as President of Venezuela. Through this remarkable photograph print from Fine Art Finder by www. bridgemanimages. com , viewers are transported back to the early 19th century where they can witness firsthand one man's indomitable spirit amidst adversity—a testament to human resilience and determination for liberty.
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