Tipos Populares: Baltasar Cue's 19th-Century Portraits Documenting Life in Llanes

This exhibition showcases a collection of 'popular types' portraits by photographer Baltasar Cue, taken between 1891 and 1894. It highlights how Cue, a professional photographer in Llanes, documented not only the rising bourgeoisie but also everyday people and travelers from the region.

The exhibition 'Tipos Populares' features a significant gallery of portraits by Baltasar Cue (1891-1894), a professional photographer based in Llanes, Asturias. Alongside commissioned portraits of the emerging bourgeoisie, Cue also captured images of everyday people and travelers, often dressed in their daily or festive attire. These photographs offer a candid glimpse into the social fabric of the time, presenting a reality distinct from the formal portraits of the elite. The original glass plates, preserved by Cue himself, were later donated to the Museo del Pueblo de Asturias, forming part of its collection since 2008. This exhibition explores the photographer's complicit perspective in documenting these individuals, some of whom were from Llanes and others who were passing through. This presentation is made possible through the collaboration of the Museo del Pueblo de Asturias, the Fundación Mª Cristina Masaveu Peterson, and the National Museum of Anthropology. It delves into the role of photography in the 19th century as a tool for both social documentation and artistic expression, particularly in capturing the diversity of popular life beyond formal commissions.

Information regarding ticketing and admission for this historical exhibition is not directly provided on this page. Visitors are encouraged to check official museum channels for current details if this exhibition were to be revisited or for other ongoing exhibitions.