DepartmentLatin America

Simon Bolivar

NameSculpture

Artist or maker Luis Acosta

Date2007-2008

Place madeVenezuela, South America

MediumCeramic, paint, wood.

DimensionsOverall: 13 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (34.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.22.9

DescriptionThis polychrome ceramic sculpture depicts a man (Simon Bolivar) wearing a military uniform, including a blue, red and gold jacket with epaulettes, white pants and black boots. His proper left hand holds a purple and black painted wooden sword.The figure's feet are glued to a red painted square wood base. Simon Bolivar and Luis Acosta painted on the bottom of the base.