Title

painting of the Siege of Gijón

Caption

painting of the Siege of Gijón, one of the first actions in the Spanish Civil War, saw the anarchist militia crushing a small Nationalist garrison in Gijón, between July 19 and August 16, 1936. The militia - nominally fighting in defense of the Republic - laid siege to the Simancas barracks in the city of Gijón. These were defended by about 180 soldiers and Guardia Civil officers who had risen in support of General Franco's rebellion. Painted by Reque Meruvia (1906 - 1969) Bolivian painter illustrating propaganda works for the Nationalists

Date

1936

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A04_307

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 12,7in x 18,4in / 3796 x 5524 (300dpi)

Keywords

Painting Siege Siege of Gijón Gijón Anarchist Anarchy Militia Nationalist Nationalism Garrison Republic Republican Simancas Barracks City Guardia Civil Officers General Franco General Francisco Franco Francisco Franco General Fascist Fascism Caudillo Reque Meruvia Bolivian Bolivia Painter illustrator Propaganda Spanish Civil War Civil War Second World War World War Two World War II WWII War 20th Century