Lola Mora facts for kids
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Lola Mora
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Mora in the 1890s
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Dolores Candelaria Mora Vega
November 17, 1866 |
| Died | June 7, 1936 (aged 69) Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Resting place | La Chacarita Cemetery |
| Education | Giulio Monteverde |
| Known for | Sculpture |
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Notable work
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Las Nereidas |
| Movement | Classicism |
Dolores Candelaria Mora Vega (born November 17, 1866 – died June 7, 1936), known as Lola Mora, was a famous sculptor from Argentina. She was born in San Miguel de Tucumán. Lola Mora is remembered as a brave pioneer for women in the art world. She broke many rules and created amazing sculptures.
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Early Life and Family
Lola Mora was born Dolores Candelaria Mora Vega. Her father, Romualdo Alejandro Mora, was a wealthy landowner in Tucumán Province. Her mother was Regina Vega. Lola was the third of seven children in her family.
In 1870, when Lola was four, her family moved to San Miguel del Tucumán. At age seven, she started boarding school at Colegio Sarmiento. Sadly, in 1885, both her parents passed away within two days. Her older sister, Paula Mora Vega, and her husband, Guillermo Rucker, then took care of Lola and her siblings.
Becoming an Artist
When Lola was 20, she began her artistic journey by painting portraits. However, she soon discovered her true passion was sculpting. She loved working with materials like marble and granite.
Lola first studied art in her home province. Later, she received a special scholarship to study in Rome, Italy. There, she learned from famous sculptors like Costantino Barbella and Giulio Monteverde.
In 1900, Lola returned to Argentina. Thanks to her connections, she received an important job. She was asked to create two large sculptures called bas-reliefs for the Historical House of Tucumán.
Famous Works and Challenges
As Lola's career grew, her unique and expressive style became well-known. However, being a female artist at that time was not easy. Her art, especially her bold style, sometimes caused controversy.
One of her most famous works is the Nereids Fountain. She created it for the city of Buenos Aires in 1903. But the city council had problems with its design. The fountain was moved several times before finding its current home in Puerto Madero.
Lola Mora also created many other important sculptures. These include:
- Two bas-reliefs at the House of Tucumán, showing scenes from the May Revolution and the Declaration of Independence (1900).
- The Nereids Fountain, now in Puerto Madero (1903).
- Large sculptures at the entrance of the Palace of the Argentine National Congress. These include four figures representing Peace, Justice, Liberty, and Progress (inaugurated 1906). Some of these were later moved to San Salvador de Jujuy.
- Several sculpture groups along the "Oath Passage" in Rosario, leading to the National Flag Memorial.
- A female figure for a grave in La Recoleta Cemetery (around 1912).
- The Avellaneda Memorial in Plaza Alsina, Avellaneda (1913).
- A sculpture called Liberty in Independence Square, San Miguel de Tucumán.
- A monument to Francisco Narciso de Laprida in San José de Jáchal.
Later Life and Legacy
Towards the end of her life, Lola Mora faced financial difficulties. She tried some new business ideas, like funding petroleum searches in Salta Province. Eventually, she retired with only a small pension.
Lola Mora also had a talent for inventing things. She received several patents. One of her inventions was a system to show films without a screen, using a column of vapor. She also created systems for mining.
After her death in Buenos Aires, her friends sadly burned her personal letters and diaries. This was done to protect her privacy.
In 1996, a film called "Lola Mora" was made about her life. It was directed by Javier Torre, an Argentine director. Lola Mora remains an inspiring figure in Argentine history and art.
Images for kids
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Grave in La Recoleta Cemetery
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Statues in the National Congress
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Grenadier (Argentine Army)
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See also
In Spanish: Lola Mora para niños
