El Cid by Anna Hyatt Huntington in Buenos Aires, Bronze equestrian monument in Caballito, Argentina
Description
El Cid by Anna Hyatt Huntington is a bronze equestrian sculpture depicting a medieval warrior on horseback with his arm raised holding a spear. The figure sits on a stone pedestal and displays the mounted knight with his legendary Tizona sword.
History
The sculpture was created by American artist Anna Hyatt Huntington in 1927 in New York and later brought to Argentina as a replica. It was unveiled in Buenos Aires in 1935 as a gift from the Hispanic Society of America.
Culture
The statue portrays the legendary Spanish warrior El Cid as a figure of strength and determination, reflecting his importance in Hispanic culture and memory. Visitors encounter a mounted figure with raised arm, whose depiction connects to Spanish heritage and how communities remember historical heroes.
Practical
The monument sits at an intersection in the Caballito neighborhood and serves as a central landmark for visitors exploring the area. The sculpture is located in a public space that is easily accessible and can be visited at any time of day.
Did you know?
The stone pedestal was built using stones from Vivar del Cid in Spain, the birthplace of the legendary medieval warrior Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar. This directly connects the sculpture to the original place and its history.
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