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Nicolas’ Jewels in Maldonado

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Nicolas’ Jewels in Maldonado

Meters away from the cathedral and the main square in Maldonado, an old school, part of the historical estate known as “Cuartel de Dragones,” houses the National Painting and Sculpture Collection.

The collection, comprising both paintings and sculptures, was donated to the Uruguayan State by architect Nicolás García Uriburu, a lover of Uruguay’s culture and the arts. This collection and the building that houses it have been declared a Historical Monument by the National Culture Department.

Rooms, Works, and More Works

Like every museum, this one has its own logic. “Harmony” is the perfect word to describe what visitors experience as they tour around the rooms and corridors.

The works displayed here introduce visitors to the period ranging from 1880 to 1950 including pieces created by worldwide famous sculptors, such as José Belloni, José Severino Pose, Pablo Mañé, Federico Moller de Berg, Edmundo Prati, Federico Sonería, Luis P. Cantú, and Heber Ramos Paz.

Paintings are also featured, with works by Pedro Blanes Viale, Ernesto Laroche, Carlos Castellanos, José Cúneo, Rafael Barradas, Carlos de Santiago, and many others.

A visit to the City of Maldonado is not complete without a visit to the museum of sculptures and paintings. In addition to each of these unique pieces on display, visitors see the wonderful side of this old city that breathes culture all year round.

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