Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán, Madrid, Limestone statue in Universidad district, Madrid, Spain.
Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán is a life-sized limestone figure depicting the writer standing on a stone base located near Calle de la Princesa in Madrid's Universidad neighborhood. It sits within the Jardines de las Feministas, which surrounds the monument in the public space.
The monument was officially unveiled on June 24, 1926, with King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie presiding over the ceremony. Its creation marked an important moment of recognition for the writer's literary contributions and influence on Spanish culture.
The statue honors one of Spain's most important female writers and stands as a symbol of women's recognition in literature. Today it serves as a gathering place that reminds visitors of women's crucial role in the country's cultural history.
The statue stands in a public space beside an active street and is easy to reach on foot. The surrounding garden provides space to linger and explore the area at your own pace.
The artwork resulted from a collaboration between two talented artists: sculptor Rafael Vela del Castillo created the figure while architect Pedro Muguruza designed the base. This partnership shows how different artistic disciplines came together to create the memorial.
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