Francisco Pertierra facts for kids
Francisco Pertierra was a Spanish photographer from the 1800s. He moved to the Philippines and became one of the first professional photographers there.
Early Life and Photography
Francisco Pertierra began his photography journey in Madrid, Spain. He learned from a photographer named Hebert. In 1864, Pertierra opened his own photography studio in Madrid.
A few years later, he moved to Salamanca, another city in Spain. There, he opened a new studio. Even though he faced some challenges, he was the first photographer to have a studio in Salamanca. His studio was first located in the main square, called the Plaza Mayor. He later competed with a French photographer named Jean Poujade. Due to various difficulties, he eventually handed over his studio to José Oliván and left Salamanca.
In 1885, Pertierra traveled to Manila, the capital of the Philippines. He set up a new photography studio there on Carriedo Street.
His Work
Besides working in his studio, Pertierra also published photos of Madrid. He later became a pioneer in the world of cinema in the Philippines. This means he was one of the very first people to introduce and work with movies in that country.
Exhibitions
His work has been shown in special exhibitions:
- 2006. "Filipiniana: An Open Look at the Past & Present of the Philippines." This was the first time his work was shown in Spain at the Conde Duque Palace.
Books Featuring His Work
You can find Francisco Pertierra's photographs in many books and articles about the Philippines. Here is one example:
- The Colonial Imaginary – Photography in the Philippines during the Spanish Period (1860-98) by Juan Guardiola.
