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DiaporamaCosme Damián Churruca y Elorza (1761-1805)
jorge pérez lasso de la vega (1792 – 1871)
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Cosme Damián Churruca y Elorza was a Spanish scientist and sailor. He trained at the Royal Company of Midshipmen in Cádiz and Ferrol, where he studied mathematics. He later fought as a seaman in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he died.Having taken part in various initiatives, he is a key figure in Spanish cartography. Captain Antonio de Córdova asked him to join his exploration of the Strait of Magellan, where he was responsible for astronomic and geographic studies. He carried out a reconnaissance of the Strait towards the Pacific and discovered an alternate route. Later, Spanish Navy Lieutenant General José de Mazarredo asked him and Joaquín Francisco Hidalgo to join the South American geographic expedition between 1792 and 1795, which aimed to produce a North American maritime atlas.Nautical charts, diaries, and observations from Churruca
About this artwork
- Title: Cosme Damián Churruca y Elorza (1761-1805)
- Artist: jorge pérez lasso de la vega
- Year: 1848
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Naval Museum
- Medium type: WallArt
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: spanish neoclassical tradition , royal navy & military power
- Keywords: naval history artwork , oil painting canvas , military portrait art
Quick Facts
- Movement: Historical Portraiture
- Influences: Spanish painting
- Subject or theme: Military figure portrait
- Artistic style: Classical, Baroque influence
- Year: 1848
- Title: Cosme Damián Churruca
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