Prado Museum Evacuation Saved Spain's Artistic Heritage
In November 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, Madrid was under bombardment and the Prado Museum became a temporary refuge. Its galleries were emptied and masterpieces were evacuated to protect Spain's artistic heritage. The article highlights the efforts to safeguard these works amid the conflict.
Key facts
- The evacuation occurred in November 1936.
- Madrid was under bombardment at the time.
- The Prado Museum served as a temporary refuge.
- The museum's galleries were emptied.
- Masterpieces were evacuated to protect them.
- The event is part of Spain's artistic heritage.
- The article is published on Daily Art Magazine.
- The author is Javier Abel Miguel.
Entities
Institutions
- Prado Museum
- Daily Art Magazine
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain