Rogelio YRURTIA, Argentinian sculptor;. Aivards: grand prize of honor, Saint Louis International Exposition, United States of America, 1905; 2d prize, World Competition, Buenos Aires, 1909; grand prize, International Exnn. Barcelona, 1912, Viña del Mar, Chile, 1939. member national fine arts commission, 1921-1925; Member: Academy Nacional de Bellas Artes ("founding member), Société National de Beaux Arts (Paris).
Background
YRURTIA, Rogelio was born on December 6, 1879 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Education
Educated under Lucio Correa Morales, and in 1899 studied in Europe.
Career
Professor, Academy Nacional de Bellas Artes, 1921-1923.
Membership
Member national fine arts commission, 1921-1925. Member: Academy Nacional de Bellas Artes ("founding member), Société National de Beaux Arts (Paris).
Aivards: grand prize of honor, Saint Louis International Exposition, United States of America, 1905. 2d prize, World Competition, Buenos Aires, 1909. Grand prize, International Exnn.
Barcelona, 1912, Viña del Mar, Chile, 1939.
Aivards: grand prize of honor, Saint Louis International Exposition, United States of America, 1905. 2d prize, World Competition, Buenos Aires, 1909. Grand prize, International Exnn.