 In 1880, he participated in the Salon, presenting his historical genre work "Laboremus" at a time when most of the exhibitors were impressionists.Upon returning to Madrid, his successes led him to important positions in several art-related organizations, including the presidency of the Sociedad de Aquarellistas (watercolorists) and the chair of painting at the Escuela Superior de Artes e Industrias.He was appointed a tutor to the sisters of King Alfonso XII.