Monument a Josep Anselm Clavé

The Monument a Josep Anselm Clavé is located on Passeig de Sant Joan, between the streets of Sant Antoni Marià Claret and the travessera de Gràcia, in the neighborhoods of Camp d'en Grassot and Gràcia Nova. It is classified as a cultural asset of local interest.

Designed by the architect Josep Vilaseca, construction began in 1883 at the intersection of Rambla de Catalunya and Carrer de València. It was inaugurated on November 24, 1888, and was later reinstated at its current location on May 6, 1956.

The bronze sculpture of Clavé, created by the sculptor Manuel Fuxà, is positioned on a pedestal 5 meters high. The figure appears standing, holding a baton in his right arm. The sculpture's vertical axis is very rigid, with the head oriented in the same direction as the baton.

The pedestal is formed by different sections or drums. The first, the widest, has no decorative elements. The second is decorated with geometric motifs made of dots. The third drum, the longest and narrowest, reaches the feet of the sculpture. The lowest sections have four small buttresses that feature a small pedestal topped with plant motifs. Between the two buttresses facing Avinguda Diagonal, the name «Clavé» can be read. Above this section is a narrower part formed by four arches in line with the buttresses. The sculpture of Anselm Clavé sits upon a small drum above this section.

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