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Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duque de Caxias

São Paulo farm [now Duque de Caxias], RJ 1803 - Santa Mônica Farm, RJ, 1880
army officer, politician and monarchist of the Empire of Brazil
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
Arsenal de Guerra do Exército
1957

Belo Horizonte / Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duque de Caxias

Description

Bronze bust. The bust was offered by the Brazilian Army, during the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Belo Horizonte.

Inscription(s)

Plaque disappeared

Signature

A.G.E. 1957

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Belo Horizonte, Obra de arte.

Location (S 19°54'57" - W 43°55'3")

Item Code: brmg057; Photograph: 11 July 2017
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