Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Plaza de Vargas

José María Vargas

José María de los Dolores Vargas Ponce
La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela, 1786 - New York 1854
surgeon, scientist, professor and rector of the Central University of Venezuela, politician, writer and president of Venezuela 1835-1836
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Bronze bust.

Inscription(s)

la ciudad de arucas
a
JOSÉ MARÍA VARGAS
hijo de aruquenses y
primer presidente civil
de venezuela

excmo. ayuntamiento de arucas

The city of Arucas
to
JOSÉ MARÍA VARGAS
son of people from Arucas and
first civilian president
of Venezuela

Council of Arucas

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Esculturas en Gran Canaria, Arucas.
La Estrella que nos guia, Arucas.

Locatie (N 28°7'1" - W 15°31'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: esca225; Photograph: 9 January 2015
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.