Monumento ao Conde de Porto Alegre, Skulptur in Brasilien
The Monumento ao Conde de Porto Alegre is a marble statue of a 19th-century Brazilian military leader located in Porto Alegre. The figure stands in full military dress on a tall granite pedestal, holding his hat in his right hand and gloves in his left, with a marble plaque displaying his title and coat of arms.
The statue was unveiled in 1885 at Praça da Matriz as one of Porto Alegre's earliest monuments, then relocated to its current location in 1912. It honors a general who fought in several major conflicts of 19th-century Brazil, including the Farroupilha Revolution and the Paraguayan War.
The Conde de Porto Alegre was a 19th-century military and political leader whose legacy remains visible in the city through this public monument. The figure is shown in full military dress, reflecting his role as a defender of the Brazilian monarchy and his importance to local identity.
The monument is located at Praça Conde de Porto Alegre in the city center and is an easy stop when walking through historic areas. The site is publicly accessible at any time and requires no special preparation for a visit.
The statue was modeled by sculptor Carlo Fossati, yet for many years Adriano Pittanti was credited as the artist until a 1956 testimony revealed the true creator. This hidden history of artistic recognition shows how the contributions of craftspeople were sometimes overlooked in the historical record.
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