Artist. He was born in Mora d’Ebre, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. His full name was Julio Antonio Rodríguez Hernández, but was known as Julio Antonio. He was a prodigious sculptor in his short career. He is remembered for his works “Flores Malsanas,” “Los Bustos de la Raza,” “Monumento a los Héroes Desnudos,” “Monumento a Goya,” “Monumento a Chapí,” “Minero de Puertollano,” “Ventero de Peñaltordo,” “Pastor de la Sierra” and “Monumento a Eduardo Saavedra.” He died in Madrid. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)