José Joaquín Fabregat


José Joaquín Fabregat was an engraver and cartoonist of the New Spain who was born in Torreblanca, in the province of Castelló, and began his studies in the Academy of San Carlos.

Artistic career

José Joaquín Fabregat began his studies at the Academy of San Carlos. In 1772 he obtained an engraving prize at the Academy of San Fernando, and in 1774 he obtain the title of Supernumerary Professor at the same institution,. He also won the Merit Prize of the Academy of San Carlos in 1781. In 1788 he travelled to Mexico after being appointed Engrave Director of the Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Mexico.
Fabregat created engravings for some of the most recognised printers of the period: Antonio Sancha, Joaquín Ibarra, the Real Printing in Madrid, and Benito Monfort from Valencia.

Work

Graphic work at the University of Navarra