José Joaquín Fabregat facts for kids
José Joaquín Fabregat (born in Torreblanca in 1748 – died in Mexico in 1807) was a talented engraver and cartoonist. He was from a region in Spain called Castelló. Fabregat became famous for his detailed artworks in a time when Mexico was known as New Spain. He started his art journey by studying at the Academy of San Carlos.
Fabregat's Artistic Journey
José Joaquín Fabregat began his art studies at the important Academy of San Carlos. He quickly showed great skill. In 1772, he won an engraving prize at the Academy of San Fernando. Just two years later, in 1774, he became a Supernumerary Professor at the same academy. This was a big achievement!
Fabregat continued to excel. In 1781, he won the Merit Prize from the Academy of San Carlos. His talent was recognized far and wide. In 1788, he moved to Mexico. There, he was chosen to be the Engrave Director at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos. This was a very important role.
Fabregat worked with some of the best printers of his time. These included Antonio Sancha, Joaquín Ibarra, the Real Printing in Madrid, and Benito Monfort from Valencia. His work helped bring many books and images to life.
What Fabregat Created
Fabregat was known for his many detailed engravings. An engraving is a type of art where an image is carved into a surface, usually metal. This carved surface is then used to print the image onto paper. Many of his works are now kept in places like the University of Navarra.
Here are some of his well-known graphic works:
- Arman a Sancho para defender la ínsula acometida por los enemigos
- Battle of Don Quixote with the knight of the Mirrors
- Despedida de Sancho del ama y de la sobrina
- Disputa de Sancho con la sobrina y el ama
- Don Quijote enjaulado es sacado de la venta
- Don Quijote hace penitencia en Sierra Morena
- Don Quijote impone sus condiciones al Caballero del Bosque tras derrotarle
- Baby Jesus
- Portrait of Carlos Antonio Erra (1774)
- Portrait of Carlos IV, King of Spain
- Portrait of Francisco of Rioja
- Portrait of Juan Bautista Pérez
- Portrait of Juan Luis Vives
- Portrait of Juan María Rivera Valenzuela Pizarro
- Portrait of Lorenzo Bert
- Portrait of Lucio Anneo Séneca
- Portrait of Luis Antonio Bermejo (1769)
- Portrait of San Juan de Ribera
See also
In Spanish: José Joaquín Fabregat para niños
