Monument to Jacinto Benavente, Madrid

The Monument to Jacinto Benavente is a bronze sculpture created by artist Victorio Macho, positioned in the Parterre section of El Retiro Park. The composition combines bust and memorial elements into a unified artistic work.

The monument was inaugurated in 1962 and honors the Spanish playwright who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1922. The creation of this sculpture recognized a writer whose work shaped modern stage drama in Spain.

The female figure on the monument represents the theatrical world that Benavente created through his works and how he modernized Spanish drama. It stands as a visual reminder of the artistic importance this writer held for Spanish theater.

The site is easily accessible and wheelchair-friendly, being located in a central area of the park. Visitors can approach it from multiple pathways and view it from different vantage points.

The memorial features a female figure that represents not just the playwright himself, but also the theatrical dimension of his artistic achievement. This design choice makes the sculpture an unusual tribute that goes beyond a simple portrait.