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Victor Cott (January 15, 1898–June 16, 1962) was a Puerto Rican sculptor. He is recognized for his work El Hombre Redimido, a bronze sculpture that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the island.[1]
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January 15, 1898
Victor Cott | |
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| Born | Victor Manuel Cott Negrón January 15, 1898 |
| Died | June 16, 1962 (aged 64) |
| Known for | Sculptor |
| Notable work | Justice, Maternity, Farmer Woman, El Hombre Redimido |
Early years
He was born in Juana Diaz and grew up in Ponce, Puerto Rico. During an interview, Victor indicated his first works of art were “juanadiense clay dolls at the edge of the river”.[2] As part of his training, he worked with sculptors such as Olinto Bartoli in Yauco and José Albrizio in San Juan.
Sculptures and other works
Victor focused on pieces in plaster. He also completed ornamentations for buildings and squares following the neoclassical style. He had a workshop located at Avenida Fernández Juncos in Santurce.
His works of art include:[3]
- Statues of Justice and Maternity at Plaza Las Delicias in Ponce
- Statue of the Farmer Woman at Parque Graciela Rivera in Ponce
- Obelisk at Luis Muñoz Rivera Plaza in Arecibo
- Ornamentation of the Capitol of Puerto Rico
- Sculpture work at Centro de Recreo in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
- Ornamentation of Casino of Puerto Rico
- Ornamentation of Casa de España in San Juan
- Pergolas and benches at Luis Muñoz Rivera Park in San Juan[4]
- Ornamentation of Normandie Hotel in San Juan
- Statue El Hombre Redimido in Ponce