The sculpture restored in all its glory, next to Green Park San Martin. Some memoriosos Mendoza remember a magnificent statue in the final sector of the Rose San Martin Park, which recreates a scene where a deer succumbs to the onslaught of a puma. The sculpture, brought from France to Mendoza in 1910, succumbed to the passage of time and vandalism, so it must be removed for restoration. Deer harassed by pumas, such the name of the artwork was returned today to the Rose Garden after being enhancement. The beautiful sculpture has a new location, closer to the street, a few meters north of its original location opposite the Prado and the recently opened Italian health track. As stated from the provincial government, its old location did not allow a good view of the sculpture, since it was hidden by vegetation, which also facilitated the work of vandals who tore up his antlers. With its relocation, the goal is for walkers and tourists can enjoy it in all its glory. Therefore, a pedestal with built-in lighting built. Deer harassed by cougars is a work developed in Paris Cast Valdosne and came to the province 96 years ago, along with the statue of the boar that looks to the side of the gates of the park. It is a work in gray cast iron broncedo (title comes from the catalog of the work). The enhancement included the return of the antlers, which was conducted with reference to the horns of a red deer, the same proportions of the statue, where the molds were made for casting. In addition, the statue underwent a restoration process that included the removal of six layers of paint, over the years, were deteriorating coating the piece. The work was painted according to detailed specifications in the catalog and applied a protective patina.
Source: Diario Los Andes
