Simon Bolivar
Simón Bolívar, was a Venezuelan military and political leader. Together with José de San Martín, he played a key role in Hispanic-Spanish America’s successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians in Latin American history.
Simon BolivarThe President of Venezuela Dr Jaimie Lusinchi dedicated this monument on December 6, 1984.
This is a copy of a sculpture done by Adamo Tadolina in the 19th century. (The original is in Plaza del la Constitucion in Lima, Peru) It was cast by Victor Hugo Barrenchea-Villega. Miriam Gandica Mora was the engineer for the base. It is owned by the City of San Francisco and administered by the San Francisco Arts Commission.
Tadolini, was the grandson of the sculptor Tadolini Petronio. He attended the Accademia di Belle Arti in Bologna. In 1813, Tadolini traveled to Italy and attended the Accademia in Rome. There he made a plaster statue “Ajax cursing the gods”, with this he won a place as an assistant in Canova’s studio.
That is such a classic statue…..I feel like I have seen it in other cities with other heroes astride the horse. 🙂 Thanks for the history lesson.
I love this kind of action sculpture.
Bolivar, as I recall, is known as the George Washington of Latin America! What a wonderful gift from the people of Venezuela. A striking sculpture!
It is a pleasure to see these sites again.