Stolen Art in Franco's Spain
February 23 2021
Picture: LaSexta
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The Spanish media outlet LaSexta have run a short video piece detailing stories of artworks looted after Franco's victory during the Spanish Civil War. The article and video (available in Spanish only) details the tales of several families whose artworks have yet to be returned to them. Several heirs have been pursuing their claims in the Spanish courts, including after works by the likes of Goya, Morales and El Greco.
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