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Ricardo Bellver
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Ricardo Bellver (1891)
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| Born | 23 February 1845 Madrid, Spain
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| Died | 20 December 1924 (aged 79) Madrid, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | sculptor |
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Notable work
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The Fallen Angel (Fuente Del Ángel Caído) |
Ricardo Bellver (born February 23, 1845, in Madrid, Spain – died December 20, 1924, in Madrid) was a famous Spanish sculptor. He created many beautiful statues and artworks throughout his life.
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Ricardo Bellver's Life and Training
Ricardo Bellver was born in Madrid, Spain. He loved art from a young age. He decided to study sculpture.
Early Education in Madrid
Bellver went to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. This was a very important art school in Madrid. Here, he learned the basic skills of sculpture.
Studying Art in Rome
After his studies in Madrid, Bellver received a special scholarship. This scholarship allowed him to travel to Rome, Italy. Rome was a great place for artists. It was full of ancient and famous sculptures. He finished his art education there.
Famous Works by Ricardo Bellver
Ricardo Bellver is best known for one special sculpture. It is called The Fallen Angel. This artwork is very dramatic and powerful.
The Fallen Angel Sculpture
The Fallen Angel (in Spanish, El Ángel Caído) was created in 1877. Bellver got the idea for this sculpture from a famous poem. The poem is called Paradise Lost by John Milton. It tells the story of Lucifer. Lucifer is an angel who falls from Heaven.
The sculpture shows Lucifer at the moment he is falling. It looks very dramatic and original. In 1878, this sculpture won a top medal. It was at the Spanish National Fine Arts Exhibition.
The Fallen Angel Goes to Paris
In the same year, 1878, a bronze copy of The Fallen Angel was made. This copy was shown at the third Paris World's Fair. This was a huge event where countries showed off their best creations.
A Gift to Madrid
Later, the Prado Museum gave the sculpture to the City of Madrid. In 1885, it was placed in a park. The park is called Retiro Park. It is the biggest park in Madrid.
An architect named Francisco Jareño designed a special base for the statue. It was made of granite, bronze, and stone. The success of The Fallen Angel helped Bellver become a respected artist. He also became the director of the Arts and Works School in Madrid.
Other Notable Sculptures
Bellver created many other artworks too. You can find some of his sculptures in important buildings in Madrid. These include Saint Francis the Great Basilica and Saint Joseph Church. His works are also in the Pontifical Church of Saint Michael. Some are even in the Ministry of Public Works building.
List of Ricardo Bellver's Works
Here are some of Ricardo Bellver's other important sculptures:
- Santa Inés Burial (a bas-relief, which is a sculpture that is raised slightly from a flat surface).
- The Fallen Angel, (El Ángel Caído), located in Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid.
- Saint Agatha death, another bas-relief from 1888.
- San Expedito carving (1916), found in San Vicente Martir de Abando Church in Bilbao.
- Juan Sebastián Elcano Statue (1888) in Mayor Hall Square in Guetaria (Guipúzcoa).
- Neogothic doors of Sevilla Cathedral.
- Luis de la Lastra y Cuesta, Seville Cathedral, Capilla del Cristo de Maracaibo (1880).
- Saint Bartolomew and Saint Andrew, located in Saint Francis the Great Basilica, Madrid.
- Monument to Donoso Cortés, in San Isidro graveyard, Madrid.
- Cardinal Siliceo sepulchre (a tomb or burial place).
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Bellver para niños
