Ás Mães - Lisboa, Portugal
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Entitled "Ás Mães" (To the Mothers), this monument is located in "Avenida 5 Outubro", in the garden opposite the Maternity Dr. Alfredo da Costa.
Waymark Code: WMDP1N
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/08/2012
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Entitled "Ás Mães" (To the Mothers), this monument is located in "Avenida 5 Outubro", in the garden opposite the Maternity Dr. Alfredo da Costa.
According to its author, Rogério da Fonseca Machado, "this set can be interpreted as Duality and Unity in which the mother figure is bigger and plays a protective role. The involvement can not be total, otherwise it would stifle the growth of the small children... I chose to represent the mother's semi-lying, but in an alert attitude, holding and protecting the child that begins to rise ...
"The initiative to erect this monument belonged to the Lisbon City Council and Nestlé, its opening coincided with the 1 June 1988, World Day of the Child.
(From Lisboa Patrimonio Cultural)
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Às Mães (To the Mothers)
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Rogério da Fonseca Machado
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 06/01/1988
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Avenida 5 Outubro, Park in front of Alfredo da Costa Maternity
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