José Alcoverro facts for kids

Isidore of Seville, a sculpture by Alcoverro from 1892

José Alcoverro y Amorós (born in Tivenys, Catalonia, in 1835 – died in Madrid on December 9, 1908) was a famous Spanish sculptor. He learned his skills from another well-known artist, José Piquer. Alcoverro was known for creating very realistic sculptures, especially portraits of people.

He was also very good at making religious art and sculptures for important public buildings. His art often showed a lot of emotion and detail. He displayed his work in art shows in Madrid every year from 1867 until 1907.

A Master of Realistic Sculpture

José Alcoverro was a highly skilled artist who could create sculptures that looked incredibly real. He loved to focus on making portraits that captured a person's true appearance. This love for realism could be seen in all his work.

He often chose dramatic scenes for his religious sculptures. One famous example is Ishmael Fainting of Thirst from 1867. This sculpture helped him become well-known to the public. He also made many symbolic sculptures for official projects.

Famous Sculptures in Madrid

Many of José Alcoverro's most important works can be found in the city of Madrid. These sculptures are often part of larger buildings or monuments. They show his talent for creating both figures and symbolic art.

Notable Works and Locations

Here are some of his well-known sculptures in Madrid:

• Figures at the National Library: In 1892, he created sculptures of important historical figures like Alonso Berruguete, Alfonso X the Wise, and Isidore of Seville. These can be seen at the Biblioteca Nacional de España (National Library of Spain).
• Monument to Agustín Argüelles: He completed a monument dedicated to Agustín Argüelles in 1902. Argüelles was an important Spanish politician.
• Banco Central Hispano Sculptures: In 1904, he made figures representing Economy and Bookkeeping for the front of the Banco Central Hispano building.
• Agriculture at Alfonso XII Monument: In 1907, he created a symbolic figure called Agriculture for the large monument dedicated to Alfonso XII. This monument is located in the beautiful Parque del Buen Retiro park.
• Padre Francisco Piquer Monument: He also sculpted a monument for Padre Francisco Piquer, which is located at the Monte de Piedad.

Images for kids

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  Agriculture in the Monument to Alfonso XII, 1907

See also

In Spanish: José Alcoverro para niños