Del espectáculo de la ciencia a la práctica artística cortesana: Apuntes sobre la fortuna de la fotografía en España

Abstract

The invention of the daguerreotype meant the beginning of a new era in the production of images, but in its presentation to the society there was no novelty at all, quite the opposite, the continuity with respect to the Eighteenth century is clear. In Spain, these performances took place shortly after its invention although neither acceptance nor immediate influence followed. The introduction process was slow and in harmony with graphic and painting techniques. This article contextualizes the impact of the arrival of photography both on the print media and among, the well known and courtly fine arts elite of the Madrazo family.