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PRIMO DE RIVERA, Miguel (1870-1930). Spanish
PRIMO DE RIVERA, Miguel (1870-1930). Spanish military man and politician, dictator between 1923 and 1930. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Army Museum
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This striking oil on canvas portrait captures the intense gaze and unyielding presence of Miguel Primo de Rivera y Orbaneja (1870-1930), a pivotal figure in Spanish history as a military man and politician who served as the country's dictator from 1923 to 1930. Primo de Rivera's military career began in the Spanish colonial army in Cuba, where he distinguished himself in combat. He later rose through the ranks to become a general in the Spanish Army and played a key role in the military uprisings that led to the fall of the Second Spanish Republic in 1923. After the military coup that brought him to power, Primo de Rivera ruled as the Head of State and the National Director General of the Military Inspection, implementing a series of authoritarian measures designed to restore order and stability to Spain. His regime, known as the "Primo de Rivera Dictatorship," was marked by censorship, repression, and the suppression of political opposition. Despite the controversy surrounding his political legacy, this portrait highlights the masculine strength and determination that characterized Primo de Rivera's public persona. The vertical composition of the painting emphasizes his imposing stature, while the rich, warm tones of the oil medium add depth and texture to the image. Today, this powerful portrait of Miguel Primo de Rivera is on display at the Army Museum in Madrid, Spain, where it continues to capture the attention and fascination of visitors.
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