Fructuoso Orduna

Background

He was born in Roncal, Navarra, in 1893 and died in Madrid on August 28, 1973.

Career

While he lived in Pamplona he obtained the assistance Floral of the Provincial Council moving to Madrid to perfect his skills with the sculptor, Mariano Benlliure. Between 1917 and 1922 he strengthened his training in Rome, sponsored by a grant from the same council. In 1962 he was named Fellow of Fine Arts in Madrid where he resided permanently.

Years later he became the beloved Son of Roncal.

Third Place Medal in the National Fine Arts Exposition (1920) First Place Medal in the National Fine Arts Exposition with the work "Post nubila Phoebus" (1922) Elected Fellow of the Royal Fine Arts (1963).

Achievements

• He was renowned as a sculptor of "urban sculpture" and won several awards for his outstanding work.

Membership

Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.