Cristo Redentor
by Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Title
Cristo Redentor
Artist
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Medium
Photograph
Description
With his arms spread wide as if to embrace all of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer statue is visible virtually anywhere in the city. The statue's pedestal is the 2310-foot mountain, Corcovado. The contemporary Christ figure on top rises another 100 feet, its arms extending nearly 92 feet from fingertip to fingertip. Its soapstone and concrete weighs about 700 tons. French sculptor Paul Landowski and a team of artisans erected the statue in 1922 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Brazil's 1822 independence from Portugal. Due to budget issues, the centennial artwork wasn't finished until 1931, after help from the Vatican. The sleek, inspirational and impressive Cristo Redentor statue was voted one of the New Wonders Of The World in 2007.
This original religious photo is honored by features in Fine Art America groups:
Places You Visited and would recommend 01/06/2014
Christian Theme Artwork 05/06/2014
In the Mood 09/22/2014
Images That Excite You 09/22/2014
Tied for 4th in Victory of Peace in Todays World Contest July 2015
Art from the Past
First Place in FAA Brazil Photographs Contest Sept. 2015
Abc Group 03/15/2016
Premium FAA Artists 08/23/2016
10 Plus 08/11/2016
500 Views Share Group 10/11/2016
500 Views -1 Image...10/28/2016
Mannequin Statue Doll Sculpture 6/16/2018
1000 Views on 1 image 04/05/2020
Just perfect 04/07/2020
Travel Art 05/24/2020
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December 16th, 2013
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Comments (32)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #14 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your special artistic work is Featured in the "Mannequin Statue Doll Sculpture Gallery" group! 6/16/18 l/f/pin
Carl Purcell
I was there many years ago and actually went hang gliding over Rio. Check out my Brazil pixs on FAA.
Brian Tada
A re-visit to this magnificent and breathtaking image... so appropriate with the Olympics now happening below its majestic vantage point. Awesome presentation, Barbie, of this beloved icon, a reminder of my precious Savior's great love! Already a cherished favorite! FF/L
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much again, Brian. It was so awesome to be there and I am so happy for Rio to host a successful Olympics!
Brian Tada
Awesome portrait, Barbie, of this iconic statue! Viewing this reminds me of my Savior's great love for the world. What a beautiful image to enjoy at this glorious time of year, and indeed on any day of the year. Absolutely magnificent POV, composition and presentation. Glorious, inspiring work! F/L
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thanks so very much, Brian. I really appreciate your visit, kind words and support!
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