The Monument to Teodoro Cuesta: A Hidden Statue in Mieres, Asturias

The Monument to Teodoro Cuesta, located in Mieres, Asturias, Spain, was built in 1932 in honor of Teodoro Cuesta, a local writer and folklorist. The monument was created by the sculptor Arturo Sordo Álvarez, also known for creating the famous 'El Medio Día' in Oviedo. Teodoro Cuesta lived from 1829 to 1895 and was an important figure in Oviedo and Asturian cultural circles. The monument was a result of a public subscription promoted by the Mieres city council and a commission of residents.

According to municipal documentation, the project was originally proposed in 1919. The statue of Teodoro Cuesta is placed on a stone throne and is the main element of the monument, portraying a mature man in formal attire, holding a book in one hand. A figure representing a stranger is placed behind Teodoro Cuesta, a somewhat expressionist interpretation of the rest of the work. The monument stands in Plaza de La Pasera, not in Fuerte. The original base had exterior stairs, but they are no longer present.

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