Home | Marti, Jose Julian
- CountryUS
- Town:NY New York City
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Year of creation:1959
- Rider(s):Marti, Jose Julian
(1853 – 1895) was a Cuban national hero and important figure in Latin American literature. During his life, he was a poet, essayist, journalist, revolutionary philosopher, translator, professor, publisher, Freemason, political theorist, and supporter of Henry George‘s economic reforms. Through his writings and political activity, he became a symbol for Cuba’s bid for independence against Spain in the 19th century, and is referred to as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence.
- Sculptor(s):Hyatt Huntington, Anna Vaughn
(1876–1973) was an exceptional and highly productive American sculptress. She was an animalier of outstanding achievement. Working over a period of 70 years in a traditional, academic style, she is recognized as one of world’s finest animal sculptors. Replicas of her statues and sculptures can be found all around the world.
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This statue, unveiled in 1959, shows the patriot, journalist and poet, who fought for the liberation of Cuba from Spanish rule, at the moment he was mortally wounded, with the rearing horse dramatically reacting to the violence. The statue was a gift from the artist.
