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Spanish School (18th Century), A Rare Portrait of Juan Procopio de Bassecourt

C. 1780

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Spanish School (18th Century), A Rare Portrait of Juan Procopio de Bassecourt, count of Santa Clara, governor of the island of Cuba between December 1796 and May 1799. The lighthouse in the background is that of Castillo del Morro (Morro castle) in Havana, Cuba. Juan Procopio de Bassecourt, (22 April 1740 – 12 April 1820) was Baron of Maials, Count of Santa Clara an office he assumed before the Spanish Cession enacted by the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, Captain General of Cuba, (6 December 1796- 13 May 1799) and Captain General of Catalonia (14 May 1802 - 1808). While he was Captain General of Cuba he was responsible for the construction or improvement of numerous fortifications in Havana, including the Santa Clara Battery. Full name: Juan Procopio de Bassecourt y Bryas, II Conde de Santa Clara Commander: General Capitancy of Catalonia Date and Place of Birth: 4/22/1740 Barcelona Date and Place of Decease: 4/12/1820 Barcelona A very high quality oil on canvas portrait painting in original frame, circa 1780 Canvas: 26" high x 21" wide Frame: 32" high x 27" wide Good condition overall, ready to hang. No damages noted. Present very well.
  • Creation Year:
    C. 1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1151213985362
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