Monument to Eugenio d'Ors Rovira, Madrid, Bronze sculpture memorial in Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Description
The Monument to Eugenio d'Ors Rovira is a fountain complex along Paseo del Prado featuring a granite commemorative wall and bronze figures. The water basin surrounded by sculptural elements creates a quiet retreat within the busy museum district.
History
The memorial was inaugurated in 1963 and designed by three artists, including Victor d'Ors, the son of the honored philosopher. Its creation came decades after the thinker's death.
Culture
The granite wall carries engraved philosophical aphorisms and displays a stone medallion with the face of the noted Spanish thinker. These inscriptions invite visitors to pause and reflect while passing through the plaza.
Practical
The site sits between the Casa Sindical building and the Prado Museum entrance in central Madrid. Visitors can easily reach it on foot while exploring the art museums in the area.
Did you know?
The bronze sculptural group features a woman appearing to tame a dragon-like creature, an unusual artistic choice for this public space. This allegorical composition invites visitors to explore their own interpretation of the enigmatic scene.
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