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ARTIGAS, Jose: Memorial near the O.A.S. Bldg in Washington, D.C.
This is just one of many beautiful works at or near the O.A.S. Click here to see more.José Gervasio Artigas (June 19, 1764 - September 23, 1850) was a national hero of Uruguay and is sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan independence". This is an ironic turn of events, considering that during his life he never sought the absolute independence of Uruguay as a separate State, but the forging of a Federation of Provinces that would include his country, "the Eastern Province" as it was known at the time. Source: Wikipedia
Bronze by Juan M Blanes
Address: Constitution Ave & 18th St NWOn triangle N of Const, E of 18th, S of Virginia Av Nearest Metro: Farragut West (Orange - Blue)
Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 56940002 (dcMem ID #940)
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Sources & Links:
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The Names of Washington D.C. (p101)
ADC Greater Washington, DC Street Map Book (104)
The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington D.C. (M5/p443)
Wikipedia article on Artigas
OAS official website
Wikipedia article on the OAS
