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Manuel Cortina (1802-1879). Engraving. Colored
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Manuel Cortina (1802-1879). Engraving. Colored
Manuel Cortina Arenzana (1802-1879). Spanish political and military. Engraving by Arturo Carretero. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored
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1879 Americana Andalusian Arturo Carretero Cortina Espanola Ilustracion Liberal Manuel Militar Progressive Sanchez Seat Trienio Triennium
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Manuel Cortina Arenzana (1802-1879): A Prominent Spanish Political and Military Figure of the 19th Century This engraving, titled "Manuel Cortina Arenzana," is an elegant and detailed portrayal of a significant Spanish political and military figure, Don Manuel Cortina Arenzana. Born in 1802 in Andalusia, Spain, Cortina rose to prominence during the Trienio Liberal, a period of liberal reforms and political instability in Spain that lasted from 1820 to 1823. The image, created by the renowned Spanish artist Arturo Carretero in 1879, captures Cortina in a seated position, dressed in the formal attire of the time. He is depicted with a confident and determined expression, resting his hand on a plush chair's armrest. The intricate details of the chair's design and the rich colors of the engraving add depth and sophistication to the portrait. Cortina's military career began during the Peninsular War, where he fought against Napoleon's forces. He later became a prominent figure in the liberal movement, serving as a member of the Cortes Constituyentes, the Spanish parliament that drafted the country's first constitution. Cortina's political beliefs and military prowess made him a key figure during the Trienio Liberal, a period marked by political upheaval and social change. Despite his contributions to Spanish politics and the liberal cause, Cortina's life was not without controversy. He was eventually exiled from Spain following the end of the Trienio Liberal and spent the remainder of his life in France. This engraving, however, serves as a lasting testament to Cortina's significant role in Spanish history and his enduring legacy as a political and military figure.
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