Rodolfo Galeotti Torres

Rodolfo Galeotti Torres was a Guatemalan sculptor.

Biography

Rodolfo Galeotti Torres was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. He served as director of the Escuela [Nacional de Artes Plásticas "Rafael Rodríguez Padilla"]. He created sculptures for National [Palace (Guatemala)|National Palace] in Guatemala City, including renditions of the Coat of [Arms of Guatemala]. In 1970, he created a renowned bronze of Tecún Umán, which is on display in Quetzaltenango. On May 16, 1988, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Guatemala.
Galeotti Torres died in Guatemala City.