Monumento a Espartero, Logroño, Bronze equestrian monument in Paseo del Espolón, Logroño, Spain.
The Monumento a Espartero is a bronze equestrian statue in central Logroño on Paseo del Espolón. The work shows General Baldomero Espartero on horseback, surrounded by four reclining lions positioned on a circular base.
The foundation stone was laid in 1872 on General Espartero's birthday, while the formal inauguration occurred in 1895. This significant gap between groundbreaking and completion reveals how long the project took to finish.
The pedestal displays fourteen bronze inscriptions with values associated with Espartero, such as Peace and Patriotism. These engravings shape how visitors understand the ideals the general represented.
The monument sits in an easily accessible central location in Logroño, making it simple to visit. It is best to view it during daylight hours to see the details of the bronze sculptures and inscriptions clearly.
The bronze elements were cast in José Comas Blanch's workshops in Barcelona, with sculptor Pablo Gibert also creating a similar version in Madrid. This Barcelona connection and the existence of a sister statue make it part of a larger artistic legacy.
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