Museo Pablo Gargallo | Zaragoza

Pablo Gargallo Museum (Museo Pablo Gargallo) is dedicated to the works of the Aragonese avant-garde sculptor Pablo Gargallo. It is housed in the Palacio de Argillo, a 17th-century Late Renaissance building.

Visual Characteristics

Architecture: The Palacio de Argillo features a traditional Aragonese courtyard with an open gallery, ornate wooden eaves, and a monumental staircase.

Sculptures: The collection showcases Gargallo's innovation with materials like copper, iron, and lead. Notable for the use of "negative space" or hollow forms in modern sculpture.

Location & Access

Address: Pl. de S. Felipe, 3, 50003 Zaragoza.

Access: Paid admission.

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Closed on Mondays.

Key Highlights

The Prophet: One of Gargallo's most famous large-scale bronze sculptures, located in the central courtyard.

Olympic Charioteers: Replicas of the equestrian sculptures created for the 1929 Barcelona Olympic Stadium.

Chronology: The museum tracks his evolution from classical noucentisme to cubism and expressionism.

Historical Context

Pablo Gargallo (1881–1934) was a contemporary of Picasso and a pioneer in modern sculpture. The museum was established in 1985 following a donation by the artist's daughter, Pierrette Gargallo de Anguera, to the city of Zaragoza.

Nearby Landmarks

Basilica del Pilar: 0.4km Northeast.

Goya Museum: 0.3km East.

Zaragoza Roman Theatre: 0.6km Southeast.