La Girondina

La Girondina is a group of bronze sculptures in Maracay showing a bullfighter performing a specific movement and a wounded bull named Presumido. The works capture the dynamics of this fighting sequence and were originally placed at the César Girón arena.

The sculptures arrived in Venezuela in late 1985, following the death of their Spanish creator Emilio Laiz Campos. They were installed to honor the bullfighter and his connection to the local arena.

The sculptures commemorate Venezuelan bullfighter César Girón through a specific fighting movement that bears his name. This pass remains part of the local bullfighting tradition and demonstrates a particular style valued by practitioners.

The sculptures are located at the former Maestranza César Girón arena site. When visiting, explore the broader grounds since the works are part of the historical setting.

Both bronze sculptures were stolen during the dismantling of the arena along with other metal elements. This loss reflects the challenges faced by public artworks in the region.