Description

The 18th century represents a period of profound transformation in the Hispanic sphere, marked by the Bourbon Reforms and the Enlightenment. This collection explores the transition from the late Baroque, personified by the mastery of Miguel Cabrera in Nueva España, toward Neoclassicism and the modernity of Goya. Scientific milestones are highlighted, such as the Botanical Expedition of José Celestino Mutis and the Malaspina, whose engravings revolutionized the representation of American nature. Likewise, the rise of portraiture of the criollo elite and the casta series reflect the social complexity and the construction of a unique identity. This collection constitutes a fundamental testimony of visual heritage, documenting the decline of absolutism and the intellectual ferment prior to the independence movements.

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