Fructuoso Orduna facts for kids

Fructuoso Orduna y Lafuente (born 1893, died 1973) was a famous Spanish artist. He was born in Roncal, Navarre, on January 23, 1893. He passed away in Madrid on August 28, 1973. Fructuoso Orduna was especially known for his 'urban sculptures,' which are artworks placed in public spaces. He won many awards for his amazing work.

His Artistic Journey

While living in Pamplona, Fructuoso Orduna received help from the Provincial Council. This allowed him to move to Madrid and learn from the famous sculptor, Mariano Benlliure. From 1917 to 1922, he continued his training in Rome. He was supported by a special grant from the same council.

In 1962, he was named a Fellow of Fine Arts in Madrid, where he lived permanently. Years later, he was honored as the beloved Son of Roncal, his hometown.

Famous Sculptures

Fructuoso Orduna created many important sculptures that can be seen in public places. Here are some of his most well-known works:

• Monument to Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto (1928): Located in Garde, Navarre.
• Monument to General José Sanjurjo (1929): Found on Navas de Tolosa Street in Pamplona.
• Gable of the Provincial Council (1932): This is a decorative part of the Foral Provincial Council Palace in Pamplona.
• Monument to Juan Huarte de San Juan (1933): Located on la Baja Navarra Avenue in Pamplona.
• Monument to Valentín Gayarre (1938): Placed next to the local cemetery in Roncal, Navarre.
• Monument to Julián Gayarre (1950): You can find this in La Taconera gardens in Pamplona.
• "Navarra" (1951): This sculpture is on the façade of the Foral Provincial Council Palace in Pamplona.
• "Reyes de Navarra" (1952): Also on the façade of the Foral Provincial Council Palace in Pamplona.
• Monument to Julián Gayarre (1953): Located in Roncal, Navarre.
• Monument to César Borgia (1965): Found in Viana, Navarre.
• Monument to San Francisco Javier (1967): Located in Javier, Navarre.
• Monument to the Duke of Ahumada (1969): On Galicia Avenue in Pamplona.
• Monument to Alfonso XIII: Located in the University City, Madrid.
• Commemorative Plaque of Julián Gayarre (1923): Found at the Casa Natal, Gayarre Museum in Roncal, Navarre.
• Sepulchre of Hilarión Eslava (1929): Located in the Burlada cemetery in Burlada, Navarre.

Awards and Honors

Fructuoso Orduna received several important awards for his artistic talent:

• Third Place Medal in the National Fine Arts Exposition (1920).
• First Place Medal in the National Fine Arts Exposition (1922) for his work called "Post nubila Phoebus."
• He was Elected Fellow of the Royal Fine Arts in 1963, a great honor for an artist.

See also

In Spanish: Fructuoso Orduna para niños