Galvez Collection

Hotel Galvez, Galveston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1910

Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Oliver Pollock Sculpture by Frank Hayden, Public Library at Galvez Plaza
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Louisiana, Baton Rouge Library at Galvez Plaza
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American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)
American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola

View of the ruins of the interior of the Church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen in Saragossa bombed by the invading French army during the Napoleonic war, 1808-14

Plate 29 of the Tauromaquia : Pepe Illo making the pass of the recorte. 1816

Plate 33 from the Tauromaquia : The unlucky death of Pepe Illo in the ring at Madrid. 1816

Agustina de Aragon. Artist: Galvez, Juan (1774-1847)
Agustina de Aragon. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Autonomist Party, c1920s
Central meeting of the Autonommist party, constituted by approximately 30 Cubans who met for the writing (wording) of The Victory and The Country

Jose Maria Galvez, (1834-1906), 1920s
Jose Maria Galvez. Notable speaker and politician born in Matanzas in 1835. He was the author of the booklet Independence of Cuba (1869) Parallel (1869) in which he defended the independence

MEXICAN VICEROY, c1800. Viceroy Don Matias de Galvez, a supporter of a School of Fine Arts, where Mexican Indians and Mestizos were taught painting. Oil painting by an unknown artist, c1800

BATTLE OF PENSACOLA, 1781. The siege of Pensacola, Florida, held by the British, by Spanish troops under the command of Bernardo de Galvez, 1781. Contemporary Spanish line engraving

Galvez Hotel, Galveston, Texas, USA, with people and traffic. Date: 1911

GALVEZ Y GALLARDO, Jos頤e (1720-1787). Spanish
GALVEZ Y GALLARDO, Jos頤 e (1720-1787). Spanish lawyer, a colonial official in New Spain (1764-1772) and ultimately Minister of the Indies (1775-1787)

Drawings Prints, Print, View, Convent, San Jose Saragossa, set alight, bombing, invading
Drawings and Prints, Print, View of the Convent of San Jose in Saragossa set alight after bombing by the invading French army during the Napoleonic war in Spain, Artist, Fernando Brambila

BERNARDO de GALVEZ (1746?-1786). Spanish colonial administrator: line drawing

GALVEZ, Juan (1774-1848). Agustina of Aragon

The capture of Pensacola, Florida from the British by Spanish troops under the command of Bernardo de Galvez
BATTLE OF PENSACOLA, 1781. The capture of Pensacola, Florida from the British by Spanish troops under the command of Bernardo de Galvez, 8 May 1781. Line engraving, French, early 19th century

BERNARDO DE GALVEZ (1746-1786). Spanish colonial administrator who served as governor of Louisiana and Cuba and as viceroy of New Spain. Engraving, 18th century

BATTLE OF PENSACOLA, 1781. / nThe capture of Pensacola, Florida from the British by
BATTLE OF PENSACOLA, 1781. /nThe capture of Pensacola, Florida from the British by Spanish troops under the command of Bernardo de Galvez, 8 May 1781. Line engraving, French, early 19th century

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"Galvez: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Galvez, where history, art, and culture intertwine. From the iconic Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas to the battlefields of the American War of Independence and Anglo-Spanish War, this name carries a rich legacy. In Plate 29 of Tauromaquia, witness Pepe Illo's skillful pass as he showcases his mastery in bullfighting. However, Plate 33 reveals a tragic twist as we mourn Pepe Illo's untimely demise in Madrid's ring. Juan Galvez immortalizes Agustina de Aragon with his brushstrokes. Her bravery during times of conflict resonates through time. Meanwhile, Jose Maria Galvez leaves his mark on the political landscape as an influential figure within the Autonomist Party during the 1920s. Travel back to 1781 when Spanish troops under Bernardo de Galvez laid siege to Pensacola in Florida. This pivotal moment is captured vividly in a contemporary Spanish line engraving that depicts their triumph over British forces. The ruins of Nuestra Senora del Carmen Church stand as a testament to resilience amidst destruction. The view from San Jose Saragossa Convent reminds us of its haunting past when it was set alight during bombing raids by invaders. Throughout history and across continents, "Galvez" has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. It symbolizes courage on battlefields and artistic brilliance within galleries alike. Today, at Galveston's renowned Galvez Hotel, guests can experience luxury intertwined with echoes from centuries past. As you wander through its halls or gaze upon its grand facade overlooking the Gulf Coast waters, let yourself be transported back to eras long gone but forever etched into our shared heritage. Discover "Galvez, " where stories unfold like chapters in a captivating book - each page revealing a new facet of this remarkable name.