El abuelo inmortal, Bronze and granite monument in Palermo Chico, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The monument features General José de San Martín sitting and talking with his two granddaughters in a domestic and personal portrayal of the military figure.
Sculptor Ángel Ibarra García unveiled this memorial in 1951 during a national celebration dedicated to General San Martín's legacy in Argentina.
The monument represents General San Martín in a non-military context, showing him as a grandfather and emphasizing his role within his family.
Located near the Instituto Sanmartiniano, the monument stands 5.5 meters tall and includes soil from Chile and Peru in its granite base.
The sculptor used a daguerreotype for San Martín's face and modeled the hands after a friend, while local girls inspired the granddaughters' figures.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: 1951
Creator: Ángel Ibarra García
Official opening: 1951
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: -34.58071,-58.40101
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:13
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