Francisco Narváez, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francisco Narváez

Venezuelan sculptor and painter (1905-1982)

Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1905

Place of Birth: Porlamar, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

Date of Death: 07-Jul-1982

Profession: painter, sculptor

Nationality: Venezuela

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Francisco José Narváez (4 October 1905, Porlamar, - 13 July 1982, Caracas) was a Venezuelan sculptor who is perhaps best known for "Las Toninas", a sculptural group that decorates the fountain of the Plaza O'Leary in Caracas.
His work is characterized by a strong ethnic component and he made extensive use of local materials.