Asturias (sculpture)

Asturias

The urban sculpture known by the name of Asturias is located in calle Uría, in front of the Renfe-FEVE railway station, in the city of Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is one of over a hundred sculptures that adorn the streets of that city.[1][2]

The sculpture, executed in coal and steel, is the work of José Noja, and dates from 1991.[1][2] It was commissioned from Noja by the rail company Renfe, which sought a work of art to adorn the rail station of Oviedo.[3] This large-scale work is intended as a homage to the Principality of Asturias, and so it incorporates materials such as coal that are characteristic of Asturian industry.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Sculptures in Oviedo, vivirasturias.com
  2. 1 2 Sculptures in Oviedo, esculturaurbana.com
  3. 1 2 http://www.turismoviedo.es/

Coordinates: 43°21′58″N 5°51′17″W / 43.3662°N 5.8547°W / 43.3662; -5.8547

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