Carmen Martín Gaite Sculpture

Sculpture Details

Artist: The sculpture was created by local artist Narcisa Vicente Rodríguez.

Material: It is made of bronze and gray granite.

Unveiling: It was unveiled on December 8, 2000, coinciding with what would have been her 75th birthday, months after her passing.

Description: The 2.80-meter-tall sculpture depicts the writer wearing her characteristic beret and holding an open book. A notable detail is that the figure appears to emerge from a collection of books, symbolizing the importance of reading and literature in her life and work.

This sculpture is located in Plaza de los Bandos, a significant spot as it is very close to where the writer was born, making it an emotional reminder of her legacy in the city.