General Bolívar Statue
- Title of the Document
- General Bolívar Statue
- One Line Summary
- A bronze statue depicting Bolívar seated atop his horse and holding his hat at his side; located in front of Lima’s congressional building.
- Author
- Adamo Tadolini
- Date Created
- 1850
- Location
- Plaza Bolívar, Lima, Peru
- Transcription
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This statue shows Simón Bolívar mounted on a rearing
horse, wearing a full military uniform. He is clad in a decorated coat and a flowing cape, with tall boots, epaulets, and a sash completing his attire. A sheathed sword rests over his left thigh, while he holds his hat to his right side. - Related
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Simón Bolivar (1783-1830)
- Provenance
- “General Bolívar”, Plaza Bolívar, Jr. Junín, Lima 15001, Peru