A Pioneer of Spanish Photography: The Life and Legacy of Pedro Martínez de Hebert Pedro Martínez de Hebert, born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, in 1840, occupies a fascinating yet often overlooked position in the history of photography. Emerging from a background steeped in fine arts training—he initially studied painting in Barcelona before relocating to Madrid—Martínez de Hebert seamlessly bridged the gap between traditional artistic te…